OFF TO THE RACES: Imblerâs Zack Phillips was selected to the first team as a reciever. Phillips ended the season with a four-catch, 83-yard performance in the state title game. -

The All-State Class 1A football team was announced, and Special District 4 received 13 nominations.

Imbler’s Henry Kanoho was one of three players to be selected to the first team on offense and defense.

Kanoho helped the Panthers advance to the state championship game for the third straight season. For his efforts he was selected to the offensive and defensive line first teams.

Zack Phillips, of Imbler, was one of two juniors selected to the first team.

Phillips finished with 83 yards and a touchdown in the state title game, and earned a selection on the receivers list.

Imbler’s Wesley Burgess, Jake McLean and Bryan Mills earned first team selections. Jace Eisminger and Brent Teeter were second team selections.

Cove earned four selections. Jered Witty was named second-team quarterback and linebacker.

Kyle Holland earned second-team offensive line and honorable mention defensive line selections.

Ronald Gladden was the lone Cougar to earn a selection. The junior tabbed second team receiver.

In one game Gladden amassed 230 yards on eight receptions with three touchdowns.

Ryan Pierson of St. Paul earned the Player of the Year honor.

The Buckaroos defeated Imbler in the championship game 38-34.

St. Paul’s Tony Smith was selected the Coach of the Year.

All-State

Class 1A Football

Offense

Quarterback

First team: Cord Wilkins, Mohawk, 12. Second team: Jered Witty, Cove, 12. Honorable Mention: Daly Smith, St. Paul, 11.

Running back

First team: Ryan Pierson, St. Paul, 12; Wesley Burgess, Imbler, 12. Second team: Blake Barnes, Perrydale, 12; Dylan Tuyls, Mohawk, 12. Honorable Mention: Loren Meeker, Triad, 12, Bryce Kershner, Jordan Valley, 12; Zac Cardwell, Lowell, 12.

Offensive line

First team: Henry Kanoho, Imbler, 12; Reid Davidson, St. Paul, 12; Austin Smith, St. Paul, 12. Second team: Kyle Holland, Cove, 12; Kelly Chenney, Mohawk, 12. Honorable Mention: Eric Jepson, Ione, 12; Taylor Lucas, Jordan Valley, 11; Scott Stroud, Sherman, 10.

Center

First team: Jay Riggleman, St. Paul, 12. Second team: Brent Teeter, Imbler, 12. Honorable Mention: Jacob Tiffes, Triad, 12.

Receivers/Ends

First team: Zack Phillips, Imbler 11; Tyler Brown, Perrydale, 12, Second team: Logan Trumbull, Triad, 12; Ronald Gladden, Wallowa, 11. Honorable Mention: Blake Steeves, Crane, 11; Ethan Thoms, Crow, 12.

Defense

Defensive line

First team: Henry Kanoho, Imbler, 12; Austin Smith, St. Paul, 12. Second team: Brandon Heston, Triad, 12; Milton Merritt, Crane, 12. Honorable Mention: Julio Juarez, Perrydale, 11; Andrew Olsen, Sherman, 11.

Defensive End

First team: David Ferguson, St. Paul, 12; Jake McLean, Imbler, 12. Second team: Kalani Shellar, Mohawk, 12; Blake Steeves, Crane, 12. Honorable Mention: Kyle Holland, Cove, 12; Royal Hendricks, Crane, 11.

Linebacker

First team: Blake Barnes, Perrydale, 12; T.J. Wietz, St. Paul, 11; Cord Wilkins, Mohawk, 12. Second team: Jace Eisiminger, Imbler, 12; Jered Witty, Cove, 12; Zac Cardwell, Lowell, 12. Honorable mention: Tyler Brown, Perrydale, 12; Dusty Easterday, Jordan Valley, 12; Pete Joyce, Crane, 12.

Defensive back

First team: Bryan Mills, Imbler 12; Ryan Pierson, St. Paul, 12. Second Team: Jake Ovgard, Traid, 12; Tyson Schreiber, Alsea, 12. Honorable mention: Bryce Farris, Perrydale, 12; Dylan Tuyls, Mohawk, 12.