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5A
MVP
Travis Barton, Brighton
This senior unselfishly filled many roles and was an indispensable part of Brighton's title run.
FORWARDS
Ryan Smith
Riverton, Sr.: 5A-best 19 goals for captain
Tyler Arbuckle
Viewmont, Sr.: Blossomed up top; 15 goals
Richard Harrison
Alta, Sr.: 16 goals and 6 assists
Derek Jensen
Taylorsville, Sr.: 17 goals to close career
MIDFIELDERS
Jake Hustedt
Jordan, Sr.: Place in state history is secure
Mike Nielsen
Brighton, Sr.: Pulled strings for champs
Justin Staples
Alta, Sr.: 4 goals and 13 assists despite injury
Josh Hernandez
Davis, Jr.: Consistent performer in middle
DEFENDERS
Spencer Burnside
Brighton, Sr.: State's top sweeper this year
Nate Middleton
Alta, Sr.: Very solid and composed at back
Nate Pulley
Jordan, Sr.: Captain excelled all over field
Tyson Matern
Viewmont, Sr.: Leader of underrated backline
GOALKEEPER
Patxi Shortsleeve
Brighton, Sr.: Got really hot at end of year
4A
MVP
Judd Wray, Bountiful
This senior midfielder was fantastic in the middle to help the Braves to their second 4A title in as many seasons.
FORWARDS
Karson Payton
Timpview, So.: Young star led 4A with 21 goals
Riley Dias
Pine View, Sr.: Another stellar year for star
Jake Parkinson
Mtn. View, Jr.: 13 goals and super postseason
James Rogers
Highland, Fr.: 19 goals for super youngster
MIDFIELDERS
Mike Hodgen
Bountiful, Jr.: 9 goals in middle of park
Alex Bernier
Bonneville, Sr.: Key cog for Reg. 5 champs
Bryson Pope
Springville, Sr.: Def. mid led Devils to semis
Stayner Langeland
East, Sr.: Moved to middle and still shined
DEFENDERS
Jim Allred
Bountiful, Sr.: Solid DF had super postseason
CJ Garner
Mtn. View, Sr.: Helped Bruins to .50 GAA
Devin Sherman
Bonneville, Sr.: Kept it together at the back
Will Burton
Woods Cross, Sr.: Super anywhere on field
GOALKEEPER
Mike Chesler
Mtn. View, Sr.: State's top 'keeper in '08
3A
MVP
Austen Stevens, Park City
This junior striker flourished throughout the year en route to 15 goals and a state championship ring.
FORWARDS
Derek Bunderson
Uintah, Sr.: 3A-best 21 goals for three-sport star
Edwin Sanchez
Logan, Jr.: 10 goals and 9 assists
Jake Troy
Judge, Jr.: Versatile star scored 11 times
Brett Johnson
Cedar, Sr.: 19 goals and 9 assists
MIDFIELDERS
Curtis Eliason
Delta, Sr.: Marshalled the middle for four years
Charlie Brennan
Judge, Sr.: Stellar year despite knee injury
Ricardo Benavides
Logan, Sr.: Key performer for Logan
Michael Rees
Morgan, Sr.: Was a bulldog in the middle
DEFENDERS
Ryan Cannon
Logan, Sr.: Top performer in stellar defense
Bert Sainsbury
Logan, Jr.: .29 goals-against average
Tommy Martin
Park City, Jr.: No. 1 athlete in Class 3A
Anthony Rainaldi
Juan Diego, Jr.: Solid and steady in the back
GOALKEEPER
Ian Doney
Logan, Jr: Led entire state with 11 shutouts
2A
MVPBen Cilwick, St. Joseph
This junior midfielder scored 22 times and was simply Class 2A's premier player throughout the season.
FORWARDS
Jared Accettura
Rowland Hall, Jr.: 22 goals and 7 in playoffs
Quaid Busk
Richfield, Sr.: State's leading scorer with 32
Kyle Farmer
Wasatch Academy, Jr.: 24 goals for solid star
Sebsatian Roa
Grand, Jr.: 29 goals in 17 games
MIDFIELDERS
Robbie Hull
Rowland Hall, Jr.: 9 goals and 12 assists
Dino Soto
St. Joseph, Fr.: Fantastic in postseason
Walker Adams
Rowland Hall, Jr.: Moved outside for sake of team
Brad Jarmen
Grand, Sr.: Whopping 22 goals from middle
DEFENDERS
Donny White
Rowland Hall, Sr.: By far the top defender in 2A
Brendan Hovsepian-Kelly
Rowland Hall, Jr.: Solid defender in back
David Armendariz
ALA, Sr.: Played up when necessary
Raleigh Cornwell
St. Joseph, Jr.: Versatile star played everywhere
GOALKEEPER
Mark Howerton
St. Joseph, Jr.: Top shot-stopper in 2A
