5A All-Idaho boys soccer team: The best of the best from across the Gem State

Note: The All-Idaho teams are chosen by each classification’s coaches. The Idaho Statesman hosts the voting process and publishes the results.

5A ALL-IDAHO PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Elijah Grimaldo

Vallivue, jr., M

The reigning 5A Southern Idaho Conference Player of the Year dominated with 26 goals and five assists for the state champions, including the opening goal in the championship match against Wood River. “Elijah is a fantastic player. Very skilled, very crafty,” Nampa coach Clifton Thomas said.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Christian Adamson

Vallivue

He guided the Falcons to their second state championship in program history and a 13-2-2 overall record.

FIRST TEAM

Huxley Hall

Sandpoint, jr., F

The Inland Empire League Player of the Year tallied 17 goals and eight assists for the state qualifiers.

Jaime Gaona

Columbia, sr., F

Finished his high school career with 102 goals, including 16 goals and five assists this season.

Javian Ballesteros

Blackfoot, sr., F

Led the Mustangs to the third-place trophy at the state tournament, contributing 13 goals and 10 assists.

Reidar Slotten

Wood River, jr., M

The Great Basin Conference Offensive Player of the Year had 12 goals and eight assists in 16 games.

Gio Labra

Blackfoot, jr., M

The central midfielder was dangerous on free kicks and totaled 10 goals and 10 assists for the Mustangs.

Hayden Gvozdas

Wood River, so., M

Known for delivering in big games, Gvozdas notched 10 goals with eight assists for the state runner-up.

Leopoldo Ayala

Vallivue, jr., D

Helped the Falcons limit opponents to just two goals at the state tournament as the anchor on the back line.

Zack Torres

Wood River, jr., D

The left outside back excelled in the tackle and even added four goals and two assists in the attack.

Mateo de la Torre

Wood River, jr., D

A second-team All-Idaho pick a year ago, the right outside back was a consistent defender, adding four assists.

Asher Adamson

Vallivue, sr., D

A top defender one-on-one with the physicality to match. He also scored one goal for the state champs.

Connor Blaisdell

Vallivue, sr., GK

Recorded six shutouts in 14 games for the state champs while making 42 saves with just six goals allowed.