2A All-Idaho girls basketball team | 2022-2023
Note: The All-Idaho teams are chosen by each classification’s coaches. The Idaho Statesman hosts the voting process and publishes the results.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: KENDALL CLARK, MELBA
Why she is player of the year: The senior led Melba to an undefeated season and a second state title in three seasons. The 5-foot-10 forward averaged 17.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 3.2 steals while shooting 58% from the floor.
Coach’s comment: “She did a great job of leading by example this year and put a ton of time into becoming the player she was this season after an injury-plagued season last year,” Melba coach David Lenz said.
What others are saying: “Kendall is one of the most complete players we’ve seen at the 2A level in a long time. She took her game to a new level as a senior, capable of scoring from anywhere,” Cole Valley Christian coach Matt Beglinger said.
What’s next: She’ll join her sisters on NNU’s basketball team next season.
JINETTIE GARBETT, SODA SPRINGS
The state runner-up used the 6-foot junior wing as a weapon all over the floor. She dominated offensively inside and out for 11.4 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. But she also keyed the Cardinals’ press (2.5 steals) as a long and rangy threat.
NATALIE LEMMON, WEST SIDE
The 6-foot senior center put up an unreal stat line, averaging 13.0 points, 13.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 4.0 steals and 7.0 blocks per game to lead the Pirates to a third-place trophy from state. Her intensity and focus made her a monster on both ends of the floor.
HADLEY FRAAS, COLE VALLEY CHRISTIAN
A second-team selection last year, the 5-11 junior forward moves up to the first team this season after posting 14.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game. She served as the heart and soul of the Chargers, and her competitive fire rubbed off on the rest of the team.
BROOKLYNN DAYLEY, MELBA
On a team loaded with weapons, the 5-6 junior point guard often faded into the background. But Dayley kept the Mustangs in rhythm and made everyone else look good with pinpoint passes for open layups. She finished with 11.8 points, 5.1 assists and 5.6 steals per game.
COACH OF THE YEAR: DAVID LENZ, MELBA
He guided the Mustangs to the first perfect season (26-0) in program history against a loaded schedule.
SECOND TEAM
Player | School | Height | Year | Position | Stats |
Grace Beardin | Orofino | 6-0 | Senior | Wing | 18.0 ppg, 4.8 reb, 2.3 ast |
Taylor Bilman | Soda Springs | 5-8 | Senior | Guard | 11.4 ppg, 3.5 ast, 3.4 stl |
Hallie Arnold | Melba | 5-9 | Senior | Guard | 11.1 ppg, 2.7 ast, 2.6 stl |
Zipaya Somsen | Soda Springs | 5-11 | Senior | Center | 7.7 ppg, 7.6 reb, 1.5 blk |
Caryss Barger | Grangeville | 5-5 | Fresh. | Point guard | 10.3 ppg, 4.3 ast, 3.3 stl |
