High school soccer: All-State first team

Published: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 4:43 p.m. MDT
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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

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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

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The all-state first team was well balenced, springville had a good…

re:just wrong | June 7, 2008 at 8:20 p.m.

Way to make the All-State first team Logan soccer players! We are…

blast soccer 31 | June 5, 2008 at 6:49 p.m.

Way to go. What an awesome year Richfield had this year and it seems…

Quaid Busk | June 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.