Alta's #9 Derek Boggs (center left) and goalkeeper Chris Lowrimore hold the first place trophy high over head as they and the rest of their team celebrate their win over Brighton 3-2 Thursday, May 26, 2011 in the 5A Soccer Championship game at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News
Note: The Deseret News picks the MVPs, but the remainder of the all-state teams are based on coaches votes.
Mr. Soccer
Derek Boggs, Alta, Sr., MF
Finished with 14 goals, 8 assists. Named Gatorade Player of the Year.
5A MVP
Chris Lowrimore, Alta, Sr., GK
One of the best keepers in school history, he finished with 10 shutouts.
5A First Team
Forwards
Justin Allen, Viewmont, Sr., Led 5A with 24 goals scored
Alex Lawhun, Alta, Sr., Finished with 13 goals, 9 assists
Matt Nielson, Viewmont, Sr., Key to Vikes attack, 16 goals
Winston Sorhaitz, Pleasant Grove, Sr., Scored 17 goals
Midfielders
Connor Colletti, Brighton, Sr., Pivotal player in Brighton mid
Andy Rodriguez, Cyprus, Sr., Scored 23 goals in 16 games
Dillon Richins, Viewmont, Sr., Terrific playmaker for Vikes
John Taylor, Davis, Sr., Terrific defensive midfielder
Defenders
Logan Anderson, Copper Hills, Sr., Commanded the back
Matt Fritzsche, Brighton, Sr., Anchored stellar defense
Alex Olsen, Alta, Sr., Steady back also added 5 assists
Rob White, Riverton, Sr., Heart of defense, added 3 goals
Goalkeepers
Taylor Ruff, Copper Hills, Sr., Had 11 shutouts
Aaron Stoddard, Brighton, Sr., Finished with 8 shutouts
5A Second Team
Forward
Anthony Dib, Bingham, Jr.
Andrew Newbold, Copper Hills, Sr.
Midfielders
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