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Idaho high school football: Top stars, best performances in Week 9 of 2022 fall season

A pair of high-powered Burley players as well as Kellogg twin brothers highlight this week’s list

Here’s a quick look at some of the top stars and best individual performances from the Week 9 slate of games across the "Gem State."

Note: Entries are based on information provided by coaches, statisticians, media members and high school football fans. Don’t see any details for your team’s game? Email some notes and/or stats to brandonwalton@u.boisestate.edu or todd@scorebooklive.com.

Gatlin Bair, Burley WR: Hauled in nine catches for 244 yards and four touchdowns in a 84-46 win over Canyon Ridge as the Bobcats are going to state for the first time in 13 years.

Tevin Burns, Post Falls RB: With starter Jake Bustamante out with an ankle injury, Burns racked up 204 yards and seven touchdowns - all in the first half - to lead the Trojans to their first outright league title since 1995 in a 49-19 win over Lake City.

Rylie Byington, Meridian RB: Amassed 212 all-purpose yards, including 125 rushing yards on just nine carries, to help the Warriors claim their first 5A Southern Idaho Conference title since 2007 in a 35-0 shutout over Eagle.

Hayden Farner, Vallivue RB: After starter Tyson Fox broke his leg early on, Farner came in and ran for 195 yards and three touchdowns, while even throwing for another on a 32-yard connection, in a 38-29 win over Boise.

Luke Henry, Homedale DB: Had not one, not two, but three interceptions in a 49-0 blanking of McCall-Donnelly that gave coach Matt Holtry his 100th win.

Caleb Loveland, Burley QB: Threw for 463 yards and five touchdowns in a 84-46 shootout win over Canyon Ridge to lead the Bobcats in securing a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2009.

Kolby Luna, Kellogg WR: Recorded 11 catches for 235 yards and three touchdowns to move his season total to 1,622 yards (among national leaders) in a 62-0 rout of Priest River.

Riply Luna, Kellogg QB: Twin brother accounted for six touchdowns and 446 yards of total offense, including 363 yards and five scores through the air, in a 62-0 shutout of Priest River.

Luke Selto, Kuna WR: Hauled in a 31-yard touchdown pass with 35 seconds remaining and finished with four catches for 118 yards in a 22-21 come-from-behind win over Middleton to clinch a spot at state.

Gabe Shaffer, Melba RB: Notched 281 yards and four touchdowns on the ground in a 43-28 win over Nampa Christian, giving the Mustangs the 2A Western Idaho Conference title.

James White, Lewiston DL: The University of Idaho commit tallied three sacks and held Coeur d’Alene to just 205 yards of offense in beating the Vikings for the first time in six years in a 40-6 win to qualify for state.

Carter Woodland, Notus RB: Rushed for two touchdowns, scored on a 70-yard punt return and had a 55-yard pick-6 in a 60-0 shutout of Rimrock to hand the Pirates their third consecutive 1A Western Idaho Conference championship.