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W E E K L Y

S E C T I O N 6

Chuck Funkedies on the eveof 2010 season

Jordan Stepsin at QB forSweet Home

JankiewiczStays WithRedskins

Licata WillLead BillsThis Fall

State RecordsCollege ReportNYS RankingsSchedules

Sideline ChatterExtra PointSection 6 Standings

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Buffalo’s Harvard Cup Teams Leave 107 yearsof tradition to join Section 6 Federation

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PublisherAdair Publishing

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PhotographyJerome Davis, Tim Frank

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This Week’s Lineup:

4 Staying With the ‘Skins

St. Mary’s offensive lineman Henry

Fumerelle has overcome illness and

injury to return to the Lancers lineup

this fall.

6 The Leading Lion

After heavy graduation losses,

Lockport needs leaders. The Lions

will be leaning on senior James

Renford this season.

14 Return to the Ralph?

With a host of starters back, the Alden

Bulldogs are hoping for a return to

Ralph Wilson Stadium at the end of the

season.

16 Taking Over at Joe’s

Dennis Gilbert, a 1984-grad of St.

Joe’s, is taking over as head coach for

his mentor Bob O’Connor, who retired

after 35 years with the Marauders.

ContentsSEPTEMBER 10, 2010

4 ... Sideline Chatter

5 ... Players of the Week

7 ... League Look-Ins

16 ... 2010 Notebook

17 ... Team Reports

40 ... Standings

41 ... Leader Board

42 ... Around The State

44 ... Campus News

47 ... Extra Point

Upstate Football Weekly 3

Buffalo Bills Coach of the WeekThe 2010 season will be the

14th consecutive year of theBuffalo Bills Coach of the Weekprogram.

Each week dur-ing the 11-weekhigh school footballseason, a commit-tee appointed bythe Buffalo Billsselected a headfootball coach asCoach of theWeek.

The honorees received a certifi-cate plus a Buffalo Bills Coach ofthe Week cap and $1,000 donationto the school's football programfrom the Buffalo Bills YouthFoundation.

Recognition of the winningcoach as shown on the Buffalo Billsofficial website(www.buffalobills.com).

At the end of the season, one of

the weekly award winners wasnamed Coach of the Year andreceived an additional donation tohis school's football program.

The Buffalo Bills congratulate allof the Coach of the Week recipi-ents and also congratulate the fourBuffalo high school football statechampionship teams!

Southwestern coach Jay Sirianniand North Tonawanda coach EricJantzi were named the 2009Buffalo Bills Coaches of the Yearafter leading their teams to 13-0records and winning New YorkState championships.

Other 2009 Bills HS Coach ofthe Week Winners were:

Week 11 - Brandon Harris(Canisius)

Week 10 - Pat Slater (Randolph)Week 9 - Eric Jantzi (North

Tonawanda)Week 8 - Dean Santorio (Grand

Island)

Week 7 - John Faller (SweetHome)

Week 6 - Scott Zipp(Cheektowaga)

Week 5 - Len Jankiewicz(Lancaster)

Week 4 - Jay Sirianni(Southwestern)

Week 3 - Chuck Tilley (Eden)Week 2 - Jason Kolb (Burgard)Week 1-Kraig Kurzanski

(Williamsville South)Also, for over 20 years, the

Buffalo Bills have honored highschool football during a Decemberhome game in an on-field ceremo-ny called “Salute to High SchoolFootball”.

Each season the Buffalo Billsinvite the Monsignor Martin andSection VI Champions, Coach ofthe Week Winners, and the All-WNY High School Football Team totake part in the ceremony at half-time.

Buffalo Bills Coach of the Week

Eric Jantzi

Football Weekly… Rest In

Peace Chuck Funke...

Pancake of the Week…will once again be awarded each

week to the player who flattens an

opponent...

Whatever happened to…PJ Riga?...

Road Warriors… St. Mary’s

will not play a home game until

October 2nd, when the Lancers

host Cardinal O’Hara...

Anyone who is anyone…will be in Clarence this weekend

to see the Red Devils host Iroquois

in the first night game ever played

at Clarence. More than 5,000 peo-

ple are expected!...

Anyone who is anyone II…will be in Orchard Park to see

Lancaster tke on the Quakers.

You’d better believe that Orchard

Park remembers that it was

Lancaster who stopped the

Quakers 19-game winning streak

on a last-second FG last fall...

New Faces… Chris McDuffie

has taken over the head coaching

job at Williamsville East while

Nick Spitzer has taken over at

Cassadaga Valley...

New Places… St. Joe’s coach

Bob O’Connor retired after more

than 30 seasons with the

Marauders. O’Connor didn’t stay

away for long as he ended up as

the offensive coordinator at

Bennett...

Streaking… Southwestern has

the longest winning streak in the

state at the moment. The Trojans

have won 29 consecutive games.

Sweet Home is right behind the

Trojans as the Panthers have won

26 straight games. Both teams

have won two straight NYS titles...

Suited to a ʻTʼ… Tonawanda

has hired Rob Gross to take over

as head coach of the varsity pro-

gram. Gross has previous coaching

experience at Amherst...

Welcome Aboard… It sez

here that the Harvard Cup teams

entrance into the Section 6

Federation is loooong overdue.

Who will compete right away? We

heard on the street that Riverside

is gonna be one tough opponent...

Predictions… The FW staff

looked into the future and saw thse

division champions...

AA North: North Tonawanda...

AA South: Orchard Park...

A North: Sweet Home...

A South: Wmsville South...

B North: Alden...

B Central: Depew...

B South: East Aurora...

C North: Cleveland Hill...

C South: Southwestern...

D North: Randolph...

D South: Silver Creek...

And Finally… Have a great

season everyone! Please, remem-

ber your sportsmanship is more

important than your W-L record...

4 Upstate Football Weekly

Lancaster at Orchard ParkKickoff: 7:30 pm, Friday

Inside Scoop: Both suffered heavy gradua-tion losses but players that are back at OrchardPark will remember that it was Lancaster thatended their 19-game winning streak last fall.Orchard Park coach Gene Tundo (inset) will beusing TB Okoya Anderson a lot this season.Lancaster coach Len Jankiewicz will have tofind some way to stop the featured back.

Niagara Falls at RiversideKickoff: 7:00 pm, Friday

Inside Scoop: Niagara Falls gets first crack at aformer Harvard Cup team when they travel down theNiagara River to face Riverside. Wolverines coachDon Bass (inset) needs to find a way to neutrilizeRiversideʼs all-WNY LBs Willie Jefferson and JordanMorris. The Frontiersmen will have to contend withthe athletic talents of Niagara Falls QB Dale Stewart,younger brother of UB star John Starks.

T h i s W e e k ’ s

Best Bets

SidelineChatter McDuffie takes overat Williamsville East

Chris McDuffiewas named thehead coach atWilliamsville Eastand will take overfrom Section 6 leg-end Joe Shifflet.

“Coach Shiffletcalled and congrat-ulated me when Igot the job,”McDuffie said. “Hecame by the schooland has been agreat supporter.”

This is McDuffieʼsfirst head coachingjob.

“Itʼs humbling,” he said, “but itʼs a greatopportunity. I want to give Williamsville East achance to be relevant at the end of the season.Hopefully, weʼre still in the mix in late October.”

McDuffie, 26, is now the youngest head varsitycoach in Section 6.

“A lot of people my age donʼt get an opportu-nity like this,” he said.

McDuffie was a star player at WilliamsvilleNorth and still holds several rushing records forthe Spartans.

McDuffie has a Masterʼs Degree in Phys Edbut took a leave of abscene from his job atGateway Longview Residential School for thefootball season.

“I wanted to make most of the opportunity,” hesaid. “The challenge of building a football pro-gram is exciting.”

Chris McDuffie

Longest Unbeaten StreaksGames School Ended

55-0-0.....Massena Central (10).........................1957

49-0-2.....The Riverdale School (NYC)............ 1966

49-0-0.....Caledonia-Mumford (5).....................1981

49-0-2.....The Riverdale School (NYC)............ 1966

47-0-0.....Massena Central (10).........................1970

44-0-0.....Ravena (2) Six-man........................... 1958

43-0-0.....Onondaga (3)..................................... 2004

37-0-7.....Rockville Centre SS (8)..................... 1950

42-0-1.....Canisius (6)........................................ 1977

42-0-0.....Dobbs Ferry (1)..................................1986

42-0-0.....William Floyd (11).............................2008

41-0-0.....Dolgeville (3).....................................1994

40-0-1.....Riverside (6)...................................... 1967

40-0-1.....Owen D. Young (3) Eight-man..........1973

40-0-0.....Minoa (3) Six-man.............................1953

39-0-1.....Rome Free Academy (3)....................1969

38-0-0.....Chenango Forks (4)........................... 2005

37-0-2.....Central Islip (11)................................1966

35-0-3.....Bolivar (5)..........................................1950

Photo by Mark Adair

The Big OOrchard Park running back Okoya Anderson is thetop running back to return to Section 6 this season.Anderson rushed for 1,170 yards in 2010 as he ledthe Quakers to the Class AA semifinals.


Players to Watch

Special TeamsKJ Zinermon - Sweet Home

Canisius QB Travis Eman establishedhimself as one of the top players inWNY in ‘09 as he led Canisius to theMsgr. Martin title. Eman passed forover 1,500 yards and 9 TDs and is aConnolly Cup candidate this fall.

OffenseTravis Eman - Lockport

DefenseJaycen Watts - East Aurora

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East Aurora lineman Jaycen Watts isa massive lineman (6-5, 290) whohas amazing quickness for a big play-er. Watts is a Trenc Trophy candidateand is capable of destroying an offen-sive game plan.

Sweet Home wideout KJ Zinermonmay be the fastest player on a SweetHome roster that is loaded withspeed. If Zinermon gets a chance toreturn kicks, he has the ability to turngames around.

North Tonawanda won all 13 games and won theschoolʼs first NYS championship in 2009 but coachEric Jantzi would like to forget the

“We said to the kids at the ring ceremony,” Jantisaid. “that we were not State champions any more. Weare just like everybody else right now and our focus isto beat Kenmore West in Week 1 We have to be betterthan we were inour scrimmage ifwe are going todo that.”

While theLumberjacks didgraduate somekey players fromlast yearʼs team,there are sixreturning playersto the offenseand seven ondefense.

Jantziʼs squadwill be helped bythe return of fra-ternal twins thatplayed huge rolesin the 2009 titlerun.

Joe and DanMontesanti areseniors this year.

Joe Montesantiburst into themediaʼs eye dur-ing the post-sea-son. The junior was named the MVP of three straightplayoff games, including the ʻJacks 54-7 win overLancaster in Ralph Wilson Stadium.

“He was the Player of the Game on either offenseor defense throughout the state playoffs,” Jantzi said.“He really played well for three games in a row.”

Joe Montesanti will also be moving to quarterbackthis fall, replacing Mike Tuzzo, who graduated in June.

Montesanti did play some quarterback in relief ofTuzzo last season but the bulk of his time was spent atrunning back.

“Joe has always been a quarterback in our system,”Jantzi said, “but we had Mike Tuzzo, who was a 2-yearstarter, last year. It just fit us better to have Joe playmore running back. We try to have our best athletesget the ball in their hands at all times.”

Montesanti will certainly be a running threat asquarterback.

“Heʼs had training at quarterback in our system thelast couple of years,” Jantzi said, “and he did a lot ofstuff in the off-season. Heʼs come pretty far.”

Dan Montesanti, who is 13 minutes older than Joe,started every game at outside linebacker and alsoplays fullback, tight end and wide receiver.

“Heʼs arguably our best all-around football player,”Jantzi said. “Heʼs moving to defensive line this yearand heʼll play wherever we need him on offense.”

This past off-season, Dan Montesanti added 25pounds to hisframe.

“He did a lot ofwork in theweight room,”Jantzi said. “Itpaid off for him.”

Joe says thathe is excitedabout the switchto quarterbackthis season.

“Running backis a lot different,”he said. “Iʼm defi-nitey a little ner-vous but I like it. Iget the ball in myhands on everyplay. I have a lotto improve onthatʼs for sure.”

Joe says thathe and Dan areextremely close.

“Heʼs alwaysbeen with me,”Joe said. “Weʼve

been on almost every team together since the firstgrade. We fight like once a year.”

Dan says that both twins are focused on winningevery week and work hard to make each other better.

“This very could be the last year we play together,”Dan said. “I hope we are both healthy enough to playin college. We donʼt really want to separate but each ofus has a goal to play at the highest level we can.Weʼve always had to compete with someone in ourown house. Neither one of us wants to slow the otherone down or hold the other one back. He pushes meand I push him.”

Dan also says that, if this is the last season thebrothers play together, he would love to go as repeatchampions.

“In the back of your mind, it would be so awesometo repeat,” Dan said, “but itʼs a whole different group ofkids and a whole different environment this year. Ihope we can do it again but we have to win every sin-gle week for that to happen.”

- Mark Adair

Dynamic Duo for Lumberjacks

Photo by Mark Adair

North Tonawanda twins Joe (left) and Dan Montesanti will play bigroles in the Lumberjacks effort to repeat as New York State champi-ons this fall.


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LockportLockport finished 5-4 last

season and advanced to theClass AA semifinals beforelosing to Lancaster.

The Lions have two hugeholes to fill this season afterRB David Fluellen and LBLuke Rankie graduated.

“We lost two of our all-time great players,” coachGreg Bronson said. “Wehave a few kids back thatplayed with them. Theyunderstand the effort it takesto play AA football. Hopefullysome of those kids will wantto step up.”

Fluellen left Lockport asthe schoolʼs all-time rusherwhile Rankie graduated asthe schoolʼs all-time tackler.

One senior who hastaken a leadership role isteam captain JamesRenford, a 5-6, 200-poundfireplug.

“Heʼs very competitive,”Bronson said, “and he does-nʼt like to lose or be unpre-

pared.”Renford will start at MLB

and also fill in at RB.“He always gives you a

great effort,” Bronson said.“You know what you aregoing to get from him all thetime.”

Renford is hard-working,according to Bronson.

He does fairly well inschool,” Bronson said, “andhe holds a part-time job inaddition to playing football.He can also be intensewhen the time calls for it.”

Class AA North

Photo by Mark AdairJames Renford.

‘Jank’ Stays With ‘SkinsEarlier this week,

Lancaster coach LenJankiewicz retired after 25years as the schoolʼsAthletic Director.

“I never want to overstaymy welcome,” Jankiewiczsaid. “This school has beengreat to me. I got more outof them than they did out ofme.”

Jankiewicz says he want-ed to pursue other avenuesof helping the students atLancaster.

“I didnʼt want to milk aposition for more years,” hesaid. “You are there for thekids. I canʼt do things I reallywant to do as AD and alsodo justice as football coach.”

Jankiewicz wants tocoach beyond this seasonbut wouldnʼt commit himselfto more than the 2010 sea-son.

“I have no plans to retire,”he said. “But at this time inmy life I will coach one yearat a time and see howthings go. I donʼt want toplan too far ahead becausethe new A.D. may want tofire me.”

Lancasterʼs new AthleticDirector is Brian Wild, anassistant football coach onJankiewiczʼs staff. Wildplayed under Jankiewiczand led Lancaster to theSection 6 title in 1988.

Jankiewicz says he isexcited about the season.

“Iʼm more jazzed up thanI was a few years ago,” hesaid. “I have a lot of pride forthis district. This has beenmore than a job to me.”

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Johnsonsteps in for

Sweet HomeSweet Home won their

second straight NYS cham-pionship in 2009 and has a26-game winning streakentering this season.

The Panthers had heavygraduation losses. Just 4starters return to the offense.

“We have a lot of holes tofill,” coach John Faller said.“We havenʼt proven anythingyet.”

Jordan Johnson will stepinto the starting spot at QBafter serving as a back-up toPat McMahon last fall.

“Heʼs such a tremendousrunner with 4.5 speed,”Faller said. “Defenses aregoing to have to really con-sider him in the backfield.”

Faller says that Jordan,while a talented athlete,does need some polish.

“He needs to work on hispassing a bit,” Faller said.“He hasnʼt been a starter atQB before. He has to step inlike Pat did last year.”

Faller did say that Jordanis mentally ready to takeover the position.

“He knows the system,”Faller said. “Physically,Jordan can make all thethrows. Now itʼs just takingcare of the game from theshoulders up but heʼs astrong kid mentally.”

Johnson is a junior whosaw time as a sophomoreRB in 2009.

“The good thing is thatwe have him for two years,”Faller said.

Class A North

Photo by Mark Adair

Jordan Johnson.

Hopes High at IroquoisDespite a completely new

lineup, Iroquois finished 6-3and advanced to the ClassA semifinals in 2009.

“We had nine seniors onthe team last year,” coachFrank Payne said. “We have37 kids back this season.”

Iroquois lost twice toSweet Home and once toWilliamsville South so hopesare high that the Chiefs cancontend for the Class A titleagain.

“We have a lot of varsityexperience,” Payne said.“Iʼm cautiously optimisticbecause we have anothertough schedule.”

One of the players thathas Payne encouraged isMike Siejak, a 5-10, 165-pound senior.

Siejak is a 3-year starterat CB and also saw time atRB in 2009.

“I think Mike is one of thebest cornerbacks in WNY,”Payne said. “Heʼs also avery good running back butheʼs unknown around thearea and he has somethingto show to people.”

Siejak was an all-league

player at CB last fall.“Sweet Home did not

have a completion againsthim in two games,” Paynesaid. “Heʼs extremely athlet-ic and smart football player.”

Siejak will have moreopportunities on offense thisseason.

“He hasnʼt had a lot ofchances to run the ball,”Payne said, “but heʼll get alot of touches this year.”

Class A South

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Mike Siejak.

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advanced to the Class B titlegame at Ralph for the firsttime over 20 years in 2009.

Coach Dick Diminucosays he is anxious to startthe season.

“Obviously, Iʼm excited,”he said. “I want to getrolling. This is a hard-work-ing group of kids and theycome to work every day.”

Diminuco has 47 playerson the roster and a largegroup of returning starters.

“We have good seniorleadership this year,”Diminuco said. “Itʼs been apleasure to coach this groupof guys.”

One of the seniors thatDiminuco will be relying onis Dakota Peel.

Peel started the seasonat wide receiver but wasmoved to running back afterCole Huston was injured.

“We moved Dakota inand out of the backfield afterCole was hurt,” Diminuco

said. “Dakota will be one ofthe best playerʼs in our divi-sion this year. Heʼs bigger,stronger and faster than hewas last year.”

Peel is a quiet leader,according to Diminuco.

“He doesnʼt say toomuch,” Diminuco said. “Heleads by example.

Peel gives the offensemore options.

“He can go inside but wecan move him outside whenwe go to shotgun,” Diminucosaid.

Class B North

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Dakota Peel.

Ertel Leads WildcatsDepew finished 6-3 in

2009 and lost to Alden in thefirst round of the Class Bplayoffs.

Depew coach DanMcGrath says that the sea-son was a disappointment.

“We fell short,” McGrathsaid. “We expected to go theStadium. Thatʼs somethingwe expect every year.”

The Wildcats will getanother shot at a playoff runthis season with junior QBAaron Ertel calling the sig-nals.

Ertel stepped in as thestarting QB after Matt Blockwas injured in Week 5 lossto Cheektowaga.

“Aaron got a lot of experi-ence playing in some biggames last year,” McGrathsaid. “Overall he played verywell, better than we hoped.He read things well and hewasnʼt overwhelmed at all.”

Ertel spent the entire off-season trying to improve andget ready for 2010.

“He spent a lot of his timeworking with us,” McGrathsaid.”He spent just as muchtime going through private

camps. We did a passingleague in March and June.We did a team camp in Juneand July and he has pro-gressed very well througheach camp.”

McGrath said that Ertelproved himself to be a self-motivated player.

“There is nobody behindhim pushing him to start,” hesaid. “He could have reliedon his ability but he chal-lenged himself to get better.”

Class B Central

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Aaron Ertel.


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Class B South

Eden coach Chuck Tilley has had toinstall an entirely new lineup for the2010 season after heavy graduationlosses.

Incredibly, Eden lost all 11 starterson defense.

“Iʼve never had that before,” Tilleysaid. “The most Iʼve ever replaced is 8but last year we had 11 seniors start.We had a lot of juniors who were goodfootball players and saw a lot of timebut they didnʼt start.”

Tilley is encouraged by the fact thatEdenʼs JV team went 7-1 last season.

“Iʼm sure weʼll struggle at timesbecause of youth,” Tilley said. “I donʼtthink we will shut out 6 opponentsagain. Weʼll make some mistakes andweʼll get better as season goes on.”

Eden has three starters returning onoffense, including senior quarterbackKyle Zittel.

“Kyle is a real good athlete,” Tilleysaid. “He was all-WNY in swimming andlacrosse. Heʼs being recruited by PennState and Cornell for lacrosse.”

Tiley says with so many new play-ers, having a veteran QB is crucial.

“Heʼs our only senior in the back-field,” Tilley said. “He played a lot as asophomore and junior and weʼll reapthe benefits of that.”

Zittel played well in Edenʼs scrim-mage, completing 10 of 11 passes.

“He has a good arm, runs well andheʼs strong,” Tilley said. “Heʼs a goodleader and the kids like him. He did wellas a punter, too.”

Eden Revamps Roster for 2010

Kyle Zittel.Photo by Mark Adair


Cleve Hilllooking for

leadersAfter finished second in

the C North Division in 2009,Cleve Hill is hoping to claima division that is as unset-tled as any in WNY.

There is no defendingchampion, as Eden hasmoved up to Class B.Grover Cleveland is a newteam to Section 6. Roy-Hartdropped football before aheroic effort by the boosterclub saved the program.

“I think this division willdefine itself,” Cleve Hillcoach Glen Graham said.“Thereʼs a lot of questions.”

The Golden Eagles arethe youngest squad thatGraham has had in a longtime.

“We have just sevenseniors on the team,” hesaid. “We have a lot ofjuniors who have won a lotof football games throughthe modified and JV level.We have to try to help themget ready to play at varsitygame speed.”

One of the playersGraham will be relying onfor leadership is WR JailynTompkins.

“Heʼs an outstanding kid,and a quiet leader for us,”Graham said. “He was in theweight room all spring andall summer. Heʼs a solid stu-dent and a bright youngman.”

Tompkins was timed at4.6 in the 40-yard dash.

“Heʼs a good possessionreceiver,” Graham said.“Heʼll be the QB of thedefensive secondary for us.”

Class C North

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Jailyn Tompkins.

Southwestern Streak at 29 Southwestern won a sec-

ond straight NYS Class Cchampionship and entersthe 2010 season with a 29-game winning streak, thelongest streak in the state.

“Weʼre trying not to talkabout it,” coach Jay Siriannisaid. “That was done with adifferent team. We basicallyhave a whole new team.”

The Trojans have fourstarters returning on offenseand five on defense.

“We have some key con-tributors back,” Sirianni said.“They have experience andplayed 13 games last year.”

Jake Curry, who wasnamed a 2nd-team all-stateplayer, is back on both theOL and DL.

Nick Austin, who madeseveral big catches in theTrojans march through theplayoffs, is back at WR.

The Trojans also havebruising RB John Mistrettaback in the backfield.

“He rushed for 900 yardsas a sophomore and againas a junior,” Sirianni said.“Our goal was to be bal-anced and it showed. Wehad three kids rush for 800

yards.”As a sophomore,

Mistretta was named theoffensive MVP of the 2008state title game.

Last year, he had a greatyear running and blocking,”Sirianni said. “We are look-ing for a big year from him.”

Mistretta also advancedto the NYS tournament inwrestling.

“He also plays base-ball,” Siurianni said. “Heʼs awell-rounded athlete.”

Class C South

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John Mistretta.

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Ellicottvillehelped by

mergerEllicottville finished 3-5

last season and sometimesstruggled to field a full team.

Tim Bergan, who is enter-ing 26th season as headcoach at Ellicottville, saysthe numbers in the programare better this season.

The football program hasbeen helped becauseEllicottville and West Valleymerged their programs.

“The merger with WestValley has helped,” Bergansaid. “Weʼll definitely have aJV team all year which was-nʼt the case last year.”

Bergan says that despitethe merger, the Eagles arestill youthful.

“We have 34 kids in theprogram,” he said, “and 26of them are 8-, 9- and 10th-grade kids.”

With leadership at such apremium, one of Berganʼsmost important players willbe junior Zak Fisher.

“Heʼs a lot stronger this

year,” Bergan said, “and heʼsa little bit quicker. Heʼll beplaying both ways and weare expecting a big yearfrom him.”

This will be Fisherʼs thirdseason as a starter.

“He started as a DBwhen he was a freshman,”Bergan said.

Fisher was 2nd on theteam in rushing in 2009.

“He doesnʼt mind con-tact,” Bergan said. heʼll puthis nose in there. We needthat leadership this year.”

Class D East

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Zak Fisher.

Dragons Reload in DMaple Grove finished 8-2

in 2009 and lost the Class Dtitle game to Randolph.

And, according to coachCurt Fischer, the Dragonswill have to over come somesignificant injuries this year.

“We lost best lineman forthe season,” Fischer said,“and we lost our #1 receiverSkylar Liddell with a brokencollarbone.”

Alex Grace, who servedas the back-up QB to ChrisSecky last fall, is steppinginto starting role this year.

“Alex started at slotreceiver all year,” Fischersaid, “but we got him a lot oftime at quarterback too. Healso played as a freshman.”

The injuries makeGraceʼs transition to starterall the more important.

“Heʼs had two great yearsof getting experience,”Fischer said. “We knew hewas going to be the QB thisyear. Heʼs a good athlete.He had a great camp andwe trust him.”

Fischer says that Graceis finding his way as aleader on the team.

“Heʼs becoming a leaderand thatʼs one of the mostimportant things about a QB.He has a very strong armand a great touch.”

Fischer says that Graceʼsseason of starting at WRcan only help his play at QB.

“Heʼs familiar with theroutes,” Fischer said. “Heremembers the patterns andwhich windows are openagainst which defenses.”

Class D West

Photo by Mark Adair

Alex Grace.

Msgr. Martin

Dennis Gilbert, who graduatedfrom St. Joeʼs in 1984, was namedthe schoolʼs fifth head coach in 100years this past spring.

Gilbert started at QB and DB forBob OʼConnor, who retired as headcoach after the 2009 season. Heplayed three years of varsity foot-ball and was twice named All-Catholic.

“I took an unbelievable amountof knowledge from Bob,” Gilbertsaid. “I took bits and pieces from alot of different people but hecoached me and then was my bossfor 23 years. Coach OʼConnor hasan unbelievable football mind and

knows the game inside and out. Hehas an answer for anything thatmight happen during a game. Hedid some great things at that schooland he set the bar very high.”

Gilbert coached at St. Maryʼsand led the Lancers to the Msgr.Martin title game in his only seasonwith the program.

“I had an opportunity to comeback to St. Joeʼs,” Gilbert said.

Gilbert says he isnʼt nervousabout replacing his mentor at hisalma mater.

“Iʼm excited about the challenge,”he said. Mediocrity is unacceptablehere.”

Gilbert takes over at St. Joe’s

St. Joe’s coach Dennis Gilbert.Photo by Mark Adair


LeagueFocus

Yeah, Football is Fun...

Until you look up and a

230-pound tailback

with 4.3 speed is coming

straight at YOU

and you just know he ain’t

gonna bother putting a

move on you - he’s just

gonna run right over you

and you only have time to

think three little words...

“Oh... My... God...”

FootballWeeklyUpstate

Are You Game?

WNY Amateur

Football AllianceWilliamsville South QB Joe

Licata is back for his senior season.As a junior in 2009, Licata set

multiple records for the Billies,including records for passing yards,completions, attempts, TDs,Touchdowns in a single game,Yards in a game and the Section 6record for Passing Yards in a sea-son (2,692).

He was a final-ist for theConnolly Cup atthe end of theyear.

Amazingly,WilliamsvilleSouth coachKraig Kurzanskithinks Licata maybe even moredangerous thisseason.

“I think heʼseven better,”Kurzanski said.“Heʼs a little big-ger, his armstrength is betterand his decisionmaking is better.Heʼs a very humble young man andhe loves to play football for all theright reasons.”

Licata was being recruited by 12to 15 schools, including NotreDame, Penn State, North Carolina,Duke and Syracuse.

Licata ended the process whenhe verbally committed to theUniversity at Buffalo in the spring.

“I committed early because Iwant my senior season to be enjoy-able,” Licata said. “I was wonderingwhere to go and as soon as I com-mitted to UB it was like a weight offmy shoulders.”

Licata said that while other

schools had more name recogni-tion, UB was always his favorite.

“UB doesnʼt have the same facili-ties or a big market,” Licata said,“but Buffalo is my home and itʼswhere I want to play.”

Licata was offered a scholarshipby former coach Turner Gill but newcoach Jeff Quinn honored the offer.

“I like coach Quinn a lot,” Licatasaid. “A lot ofcoaches tell youone thing butdonʼt mean it.Coach Quinn ishonest. Hereminds me ofcoach Kurzanski.An old-schoolguy with a win-ning attitude.”

Also this pastoff-season,Licata helped theBillies win aSection 6 title inbasketball andlost a Section 6title game inbaseball.

Despite thesuccess in other sports, Licata saysthe Billiesʼ first-round playoff loss toGrand Island has stuck with him foralmost nine months.

“I remember that the GrandIsland kid kicked a 42-yard fieldgoal with :07 left to beat us,” hesaid. “He made a heck of a kick, inthe rain, in the mud. But that loss isstill with us.”

Licata says that he has thoughtof the loss to Grand Island oftenover the summer.

“I think it will give us a little firefor the season,” he said. “We wantanother chance at winning thechampionship.”

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Quarterback Joe Licata.

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A New FrontierBy Mark Adair

After winning four NYState championships forthe second straight year,Western New York footballhas emphatically staked aclaim as having the bestfootball in the state.

The local Division I-Ateam, the University atBuffalo, has alreadyreceived verbal committ-ments from two local play-ers. Williamsvile Southquarterback Joe Licataand Depew lineman JohnKling will play for the Bullsin 2011.

And yet, the biggeststory of the season wasalready announced inApril.

After 107 years, theHarvard Cup Leagueannounced that the City ofBuffalo teams would dis-band the ancient leagueand join the Section 6Federation.

Riverside coach TonyTruilizio says that he isexcited about the newjourney.

“Weʼre losing a leaguewith an awful lot of history,”Truilizio said, “but this is amove in the right direction.”

This momentus shiftmay affect Truilizio morethan any other coach in Western New York.

His Riverside teams have won three Harvard Cups duringthe last five years. He was a member of the Lafayette teamthat lost the Harvard Cup game in 1983.

“My passion for the Harvard Cup goes so deep that I gota tattoo of the Harvard Cup on my arm,” he said. “I believe inthe City League and we certainly have some tremendous tra-dition with our league.”

But...“But if talk to the players who have played in the Harvard

Cup,” he said, “almost every one of them wanted the oppor-tunity to play against the suburban schools and see how wellthey measured up. Almost every player wanted to see if they

were the best.”Until the early 1990s,

there was no opportunityto play more than 10games against local com-petition. The advent of theNew York State playoffschanged all that.

“The fact is, there is anew opportunity fortodayʼs players,” he said.“They can get a lot moreexposure if they can playin the state tournament orin the Carrier Dome.”

Truilizio feels that hisplayers have alwayslagged the rest of Section6 when it came to publici-ty and exposure.

“The only exposure wegot is on ThanksgivingDay in November,” hesaid.

Truilizio also says hehas no regrets about leav-ing the tradition of theHarvard Cup League.

“I have no sadnesswhatsoever,” he said. “Iʼmglad were are making themove and I canʼt wait untilour first game. The timeschanged and we neededto change too.”

Truilizio says that heunderstands that noteveryone is pleased with

the move.“Old-time coaches and players are bittersweet about it,”

he said. “The Harvard Cup was the oldest high school cham-pionship game in the country. Letʼs face it, thatʼs awful hardto give up. But there is more out there now. There is moreout there for the kids.”

Burgard coach Jason Kolb has seen, first-hand, the effectof playing only for a local championship.

San Diego Chargers lineman Andre Coleman was astandout for Burgard in 2001.

“Coming out of high school, Andre was completely over-looked,” Kolb said. “He went to the University of Albany and

Riverside coach Tony Truilizio is excited aboutstarting play in the Section 6 Federation. TheHarvard Cup disbanded after 107 years.

City of Buffalo teams join Section 6 Federation

Photo by Mark Adair

CoverStory

See “Cover Story” on page 15


was an absolute stud. Now heʼs in the NFL. He could havegone somewhere big but nobody knew about him.”

Kolb is also somewhat relieved to have the Buffalo CitySchools enter divisions with schools of similar size. Burgardplayed in the Harvard Cup game three times in the past fiveyears and lost all three title games to bigger schools.

“Itʼs difficult,” Kolb said. “We had great teams but ourleague didnʼt always favor a small school.”

Burgard will play in Class B this coming fall.“Last year we would have been a C team,” he said.

“Thatʼs tough when you have to play a championship gameagainst an AA team.”

Kolb wishes this move had been made years ago. Hegrew up in the suburbs, playing at Maryvale High School inCheektowaga. He says he dreamed of playing in RalphWilson Stadium like every other suburban high school play-er.

“Iʼve been waiting for this for eight years,” Kolb said. “Theday Dr. Williams was hired I was hoping for this. Dr. Williamswanted this for all of us and, all of a sudden, it happened.”

Kolb says that every player on his roster is excited aboutthe coming season.

“Our kids have good talent and they can compete,” hesaid. “The kids absolutely love this. A number of our teamsjoined passing leagues over the summer so they could raisetheir level of play a bit before we start the season.”

While the transition may not have been feasible untilrecently, Truilizio says that the Harvard Cup teams are notas far behind as they were a decade ago.

“We used to be way behind in facilities, equipment, uni-forms,” he said. “We didnʼt have JV teams. Ten years ago, Idonʼt think we could have competed with the suburbanschools.”

Thatʼs no longer the case.“We started the JV teams when Dr. Williams came in six

years ago,” Truilizio said. “Dr. Williams and Athletic DirectorDave Thomas got the funding to build the new stadiums.Weʼre not behind anymore.”

The Buffalo School District now boasts of completely re-furbished All-High Stadium and brand new Johnnie B. WileyStadium. Riverside Stadium underwent a $5 million renova-tion and is ready for the start of the season. All three facilitieshave Field Turf surfaces and lights.

More is on the way. Weight lifting equipment was installedin several schools. Assistant coaches are being added to thecoaching staffs.

The only thing left is to find out where they stand in com-parison to the rest of the state.

“Our kids are really excited,” Truilizio said. “They want toknow what their talent is. In their history, they have neverplayed a regular-season game outside of Buffalo. I think thefirst time they get on a bus to go to a road game, it will reallystart to sink in.”

Truilizio says that he canʼt wait either... and that he, too,is wondering how good his program is.

“I think there will be a 3-year learning curve for ourteams,” Truilizio said. “I think it will take three seasons todetermine if Harvard Cup football is what coaches believe itshould be.”

CoverStorycontinued from page 14

This weekʼs Heart of a Champion CharacterPlaybook word-of-the-week is Complete.

Complete means having every necessary part requiredto be successful. The outcome is that you will be aFinisher. It is the physical, mental, social, and spirit aspectof a person which makes him balanced and COMPLETE.

Vince Lombardi said, “It is essential to understand thatall battles are primarily won in the hearts of men.”

In looking at the COMPLETE ATHLETE from the heart,we see the FINAL 4

FINAL 4Believe... It is with your heart that you believe. (Spirit)Think... As a man thinks in his heart so he is. (Mental)Love... Love one another deeply from the heart. (Social)Work... Whatever you do work at it with all your heart.(Physical)

An athlete or person who finishes strong has Character,Concentrates, Connects and Competes with all his heart.

Look at the following statement: Be on Guard (Mental),stand firm in the Faith (Spiritual), be Strong (Physical) anddo everything in Love (Social). When these four aspects ofa person are engaged the outcome will generate Courageand Completeness.

Cross Trainingʼs desire for you this year is that you notonly become complete on the field… but in life. Rememberfight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith.

Have a Great Season!

TRAINING THE HEART OF A CHAMPION FROM THE INSIDE OUT

“WORK, THINK, LOVE AND BELIEVE, WITH ALL YOUR HEART.”

Coach Mike [email protected]

PO Box 156Bowmansville, NY 14206

716-432-5152

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2010 Numbers2010 Numbers

Albion qualified forthe Class B playoffs andfinished the season with a 5-4 record...Coach Tony Osburn will be filling alarge amount of positions after heavygraduation losses... Kaleb Reynoldsis back to start at QBafter playing just 3games at QB in‘09... Scott Knaak(OL) is the only full-time starter back onoffense. Knaak willalso start at DE...Team-captain KevinHoward returns to start at DE whileco-captain Devin Eardle is back atDB... Seth Narburgh was a solid per-former at LB... Trevor Schultz,Nikiel Harden and Kyle Erway areseniors who are challenging for start-ing roles on the offensive line... MattSnyder (Sr) is slated to start at RB...

Akron finished theseason 3-6 in 2009...New coach Mike Dean has severalproductive players back to build on...Leading rusher Josh Cory is backafter missing several games due toinjury in ‘09... Tyler Zbytek (Sr) isback at TE... SeniorsJake Stone, MarcWalters and GregSalmon are all backon the offensiveline... Brett Judaszwill spearhead thedefense from his LBspot. Judasz startedin ‘09 as a sophomore... ChrisReinard (Jr) and Josh Blueye (Sr)round out the LBs... Austin Carlsonand Nathan Sweitzer are a pair ofseniors that return to start in the defen-sive backfield... Austin Meitz steps into start at QB... Cyle Sundown had agreat camp and will start at FB...

AkronTigers

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3......... Burgard..................... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 10.........@ South Park (R)....... 7:00

Fri., Sept. 17....... Depew.........................7:30

Fri., Sept. 24....... Medina.......................7:30

Sat., Oct. 2........... @ JFK........................ 2:00

Fri., Oct. 8........... @ Cheektowaga......... 7:00

Fri., Oct. 15.........East High.................. 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA


AlbionPurple Eagles

The Bulldogs finished7-3 in 2009 as theyadvanced to the Class B title game inRalph Wilson Stadium... The Bulldogswill have six returning starters on bothoffense and defense, including QBTyler Stoldt, who isback for his seniorseason... The lineupalso boasts of 4returning playerswho were 2-waystarters. Dakota Peelwas a solid per-former at RB andDB in 2009. Peel really stepped upduring the Bulldogs playoff run...Jake Wojtusiak was a stalwart onboth the OL and DL... John Lakereturns to starting roles at FB andLB... Nate Bailey is back at WR andDB... Tyler Williamson returns toDT... Nick Foss is back on the OL...

AldenBulldogs

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3......... Tonawanda................ 7:30

Fri., Sept. 10.........@ Medina................... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17....... Lew-Port....................7:30

Fri., Sept. 24....... Newfane.....................7:30

Fri., Oct. 1...........Springville................. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Albion.................... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Maryvale................7:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

2010 ScheduleSat., Sept. 4.......... @ Newfane.................2:00

Fri., Sept. 10....... Maryvale................... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17.........@ Cheektowaga......... 7:00

Fri., Sept. 24....... Tonawanda................7:30

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Lew-Port................ 7:30

Fri., Oct. 8...........Alden..........................7:30

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Medina................... 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.

Touchdown Passes: None.

Interceptions: None.

Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Josh Cory Scott Knaak Tyler Stoldt

Team Reports

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

2010 Numbers

2010 Numbers


Team Reports

The Gators qualifiedfor the Class C playoffsand finished the season at 4-4 in2009... Coach Chad Lyter has manyholes to fill with just 4 returningstarters on offense and 2 on defense...George Harringtonreturns to start at RBand DB for hissenior campaign...Mitch Wilbur, ajunior, is back on theDL... Seniors ScottSpears and ClaytonSchuh, and juniorChris McCullough are all back onthe offensive line... Brad Costa willstep into the starting QB role afterspending last year as a back-up toConnor King... TJ Hulse and ChadMonkhouse are both back and arechallenging for starting positions atRB...

Allegany-LimestoneGators

2010 ScheduleSat., Sep. 4........... @ Cassadaga Valley....1:30

Fri., Sep. 10..........@ Falconer..................7:30

Fri., Sept. 17....... Grover Cleveland..... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 24....... Southwestern.............7:30

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Fredonia................. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 8...........Salamanca................. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Gowanda................7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

George Harrington

2010 Numbers

The Tigers qualifiedfor the Class A playoffs in2009 but lost their final two gamesand finished at 3-6... With 6 startersreturning on offense and seven to thedefense a solid nucleus exists for thisseason... Team cap-tain Keeon Colvinwill be the team’sprimary runningthreat and will alsostart at DE... Co-Captain James Sidellwill anchor the linefrom the C position...Matt Gallineau will start at FB andwas also one of the top LBs in WNYlast season... Taisean Johnson andBrandon Borden are legitimatethreats at WR... Ryan Schmidt (6-5,250) is a solid performer at OT...Justin Twarog steps into the startingQB spot...

AmherstTigers

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3.......... WSeneca East........... 6:00

Sat., Sep. 11......... @ Hamburg................ 7:00

Thur., Sept. 16.... Wmsville South.........6:00

Sat., Sept. 25........ @ Lafayette (AH).......4:00

Sat., Oct. 2........... @ Niag Wheatfield.....2:00

Fri., Oct. 8...........Iroquois..................... 6:00

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Lake Shore.............7:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Keeon Colvin

2010 Numbers

Nothing reported.

BennettTigers

2010 ScheduleSat., Sept. 3......... WSeneca West...........2:00

Sat., Sep. 11.........East High...................2:00

Fri., Sept. 17........ @ Jamestown............. 7:00

Sat., Sept. 25....... Clarence (AH)...........1:00

Fri., Oct. 1........... @ Lancaster................ 7:30

Sat., Oct 9............ @ Orchard Park........12:00

Sat., Oct. 16.........Frontier......................2:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

2010 Numbers


Canisius finished 6-5in 2009 but was undefeat-ed against WNY teams and won theMMA title with a win over St. Joe’s inRalph Wilson Stadium... With 9returning starters to the offense and 8to the defense,Canisius is loadedagain... QB TravisEman is back for hissenior season and is aConnolly Cup candi-date... Theo Russelland Johnny Davisare both back at WRspots... Nate Farrar returns to his FBposition... Jack Plunkett and CoreyMadlock are back at G... SeanPlunkett and John Holland will startat OT... Tom Neymoyer will man theC position... Pat Glose is a lockdownCB... Kyril Threats is a stalwart atLB and DE...

Canisius Crusaders

2010 ScheduleSat., Sep. 4.......... Cardinal O’Hara...... 2:00

Sat., Sep. 11........ St. John Baptist.......11:00

Fri., Sept. 17........ @ Bishop Timon........ 7:00

Sat., Sept. 25....... Erie Cathedral..........2:00

Sat., Oct. 2........... @ St. Joe’s................. 2:00

Sat., Oct. 9.......... Aquinas..................... 2:00

Sat., Oct. 16........ Bishop Kearney........ 2:00

Sat., Oct. 23........ Walsh Jesuit..............2:00

Sat., Oct. 30........ St. Francis................. 2:00

Nov. 6/7............... Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Theo Russell

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

The Bulldogs entertheir first season in theSection 6 Federation after playing inthe Harvard Cup game in 2009... Theroster has 6 returning starters onoffense and 5 returning starters ondefense... ShamariCheney (WR) isback for his seniorseason after beingnamed the HarvardCup OffensivePlayer of the Year in‘09... DarrenSanders returns tostart at QB... Daquan Ford andBaseil Yarbrough will return to theOL... Victor Peoples was an activeplayer at LB and is back for his senioryear... Corvonte Jones will start atLB... Shakier Nesbitt (Sr) is a play-maker at WR... Jesse Foster (DE)opened some eyes with a great camp...

BurgardBulldogs

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3.......... @ Akron..................... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 10........ @ Depew.................... 7:30

Sat., Sept. 18....... vs South Park (AH)..4:00

Sat., Sept. 25....... JFK (JW).................. 2:00

Sat., Oct 2............ @ East (JW)............... 2:00

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Lackawanna........... 7:30

Sat., Oct. 16.........Cheektowaga (R)......2:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Shamari Cheney

2010 Numbers

The Hawks won theMMA Class A champi-onship in Ralph Wilson Stadium lastseason and will embark on an ambi-tious schedule this fall... Non-leaguegames against all 4 Msgr. Martin AAteams plus a trip toStubenville, Ohiomake this a fierceschedule... RobDavis and BrandonLyles are all-leagueRBs returning tostarting spots... Alsoreturning is ChrisDriver, an all-leagueplayer at OL and LB... Kyree Carter(Jr) can be a force at DT... MauriceBetton will shine at DB... AnthonyDiFrancesco (Soph) appears to havewon the starting QB job... LarryMiddlebrooks and Devon Bose willhelp along the OL...

Cardinal O’HaraHawks

2010 ScheduleSat., Sep. 4........... @ Canisius..................2:00

Sat., Sep. 11.........Xavier.........................2:00

Fri., Sept. 17........ @ Nichols...................4:30

Fri., Sept. 25....... Bishop Timon............2:00

Sat., Oct. 2........... @ St. Mary’s...............2:00

Thur., Oct. 7........Niag Catholic............ 4:00

Sat., Oct. 16.........St. Joe’s......................2:00

Sat., Oct. 23.........St. Francis................. 2:00

Fri., Oct. 29......... Stubenville (OH)....... 7:00

Nov. 6/7............... Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Kyree Carter

2010 Numbers


The Cougars finished7-2 in 2009 and advancedto the Class C semifinals... CassValley suffered a huge number ofgraduation losses as a large group of4-year starters left the program...Team captain JohnBarton (OL-DL) isone of the fewseniors on the team...Derek Wise (OL-LB) has also cement-ed himself as a 2-way starter... MikeLanphere (Jr) looksto start at RB and DB... Dylan Reagleis a solid addition at DE... RBsCharles Clutter and JB Boughtonwill provide help out with the runninggame... Dylan Caldwell looks tocement himself at QB... DavidCarlson and David Pisarcik are new-comers that should help the OL...

Cassadaga ValleyCougars

2010 ScheduleSat., Sep. 4...........Allegany-Lime.......... 1:30

Sat., Sep. 11.........Fredonia.................... 1:30

Fri., Sept. 17.........@ Wilson....................7:30

Sat., Sept. 25........ @ Salamanca..............7:30

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Southwestern......... 7:30

Sat., Oct. 9...........Falconer..................... 1:30

Sat., Oct. 16.........Roy-Hart................... 1:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

John Barton

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

The Warriors won theschool’s first Section 6title last season as they defeated Aldenin Ralph Wilson Stadium... Senior QBJake Petroski returns to direct theWarriors potent option offense... Fourtwo-way startersreturn to the lineup.Alex Walczak (Sr)will anchor the linesat T and DT... BrianJohnson will returnat G and DE...Darryl Delaney isback at TE and DE...Kevin Brooksreturns at LB and WR... Donte Perryreturns to start at CB and RB...Rashad Thomas (Jr) steps into alarge role at RB... Mike Morgansternwill help the OL and DL... DenzelFloyd (DB) and Dante Burnett (ILB)have won jobs on defense...

CheektowagaWarriors

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3...........South Park................ 7:00

Fri., Sept. 10.........@ JFK........................ 4:30

Fri., Sept. 17....... Albion........................ 7:00

Fri., Sept. 24....... East High.................. 7:00

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Depew.................... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 8...........Akron.........................7:00

Sat., Oct. 16......... @ Burgard (R)............2:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Jake Petroski

2010 Numbers

The Timberwolves fin-ished the 2009 seasonwith a 3-5 record and were hit hardwith graduation losses... Catt-LV willstruggle with youth this season as theyhave just 3 starters returning onoffense and 5 ondefense... Ryan Dole(Sr) returns at QBand DB... ChrisDraught (RB-DB)also returns for hissenior season... JoshForster burst ontothe scene after step-ping in as an injuryreplacement and will start at RB andDE... James Agnew had a solid sea-son and returns at DT... John Carrollmade the switch from the soccer teamand may be a weapon at K and P...James Lenehan and Zack Mowrystep into starting roles on the DL...

Catt-Little ValleyTimberwolves

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3...........Forestville..................7:30

Fri., Sep. 10.........Randolph................... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17........ @ Ellicottville............ 7:30

Fri., Sept. 24....... Portville..................... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Franklinville.......... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 8...........Pine Valley................. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 15.........@ Frewsburg............ 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Ryan Dole

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The Red Devils strug-gled with a young rosterin 2009 and lost their first five gamesbefore winning 3 of the final 4 to fin-ish 3-6... QB Zach Lauricella returnsthis fall after setting school records forpassing yards in agame and season...Bill Fitzhenry isback at WR after set-ting the school recordfor receptions... RBMike Gelz returns in‘10 after starting as asoph last fall... LBDominic Principale is one of WNY’stop LBs and will be a key player forthe Devils... James Phillips and MattEberle also return as LBs... CooperWittig and Mack Ward both returnas starting DBs... Nick Riniolo, whowas a solid performer at OL in ‘09,also returns to start...

Clarence Red Devils

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3......... Iroquois..................... 7:30

Sat., Sep. 11.........Orchard Park............7:30

Fri., Sept. 17........ @ Lancaster................7:30

Sat., Sept. 25........ @ Bennett (AH)......... 1:00

Sat., Oct. 1...........Frontier......................2:00

Fri., Oct. 8...........Jamestown.................7:30

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ WSeneca West....... 7:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

The Golden Eaglesfinished 7-2 last seasonand advanced to the Class C semifi-nals... With just 2 starters returning onoffense and 2 to the defense, coachGlen Graham has a major job on hishands... JailynTompkins is one ofthe fastest players inClass C and he willbe a prime target atWR... Stanley Smithstarted at TE last fallbut has been movedinside to OT for thisseason... Daryl Spencer is an interest-ing choice at QB and bears watching.Spencer was the Sectional champ inthe 400 hurdles as a sophomore andscored 20 TDs for the JV team in2009... Cory Davis will start at WR.Davis is small (5-7, 160) but wastimed at 4.45 in the 40...

Cleveland HillGolden Eagles

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3...........@ Maryvale................ 7:00

Sat., Sept. 11....... Roy-Hart................... 2:00

Sat., Sept. 18....... Falconer.....................2:00

Sat., Sept. 25........ @ Grover Cleve (R). 10:00

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Wilson.................... 7:00

Fri., Oct. 9...........Gowanda................... 2:00

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Salamanca..............7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

The Wildcats finished6-3 last season and quali-fied for the Class B playoffs... TheWildcats have 6 starters back on bothoffense and defense, includingAnthony Emmanuele (Sr) who willstart at RB and S.Emmanuele is a pre-season ConnollyCup Candidate...Josh Wiechelt isback at his G andLB positions... MikeKasprzak willreturn to a startingrole at C and DE... Tyler Stachewiczwas a solid performer at FB andOLB... Andrew Burgio will start atDT and G... Aaron Ertel returns tothe QB position... OL John Kling is atransfer from St. Mary’s and hasalready committed to playing for UBin 2011...

DepewWildcats

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3......... East High...................7:30

Fri., Sept. 10....... Burgard..................... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17........ @ Akron..................... 7:30

Sat., Sept. 25........ @ South Park (R)....... 2:00

Fri., Oct. 1...........Cheektowaga.............7:30

Sat., Oct. 9........... @ JFK.........................2:00

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Lancaster................7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Mike Gelz Stanley Smith Anthony Emmanuele

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

Dunkirk suffered closelosses in the last 4 gmesof the season in 2009 and finished at3-5... Senior RB Vinny Bomasuto isback after a stellar season last fall.Bomasuto led the Marauders in rush-ing last fall... Hopesare high with 4 start-ing OL returning tothe fold... Nik Tilley(Sr) started on boththe OL and DL in‘09... ZackJankowski, KevinHolmes and JulianRichmond are all juniors returning tostarting roles on the OL... GregDelgado (Sr) also returns to a dualrole as a RB and a LB... KennyGreene can be a force at DE whileKyle Utegg is back as a starting LB...Clayton Ciesiewicz seems to havewon the QB job with a strong camp...

DunkirkMarauders

2010 ScheduleSat., Sept. 4.......... @ Eden....................... 2:00

Fri., Sep. 10..........@ Olean......................7:30

Fri., Sept. 17....... Springville................. 7:30

Fri., Sept. 24....... Lackawanna..............7:30

Fri., Oct. 1...........East Aurora...............7:30

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Pioneer................... 7:00

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Fredonia................. 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.


Vinny Bomasuto

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

With 7 starters return-ing on both offense anddefense hopes are high for East coachStarling Bryant’s squad this fall...Senior Andre Jackson is back undercenter as the Panthers signal caller thisseason. Jackson willalso start at DB...RBs Lamont Blackand Jason Oden pro-vide a solid rushingattack... VonHarmon and JordanHardy are a pair ofseniors that will startat both OT and DT... Mark Threet (Sr)will start a G and DL after earningstarting roles as a soph in ‘09...Dominique House is a new playerthat is making a push to start at WRand LB... Girard Jackson (WR-DB)opened some eyes with a great camp...

East HighPanthers

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3...........@ Depew.................... 7:30

Sat., Sept. 11........ @ Bennett...................2:00

Sat., Sept. 18....... JFK (JW).................. 2:00

Fri., Sept. 24.........@ Cheektowaga......... 7:00

Sat., Oct. 2...........Burgard (JW)........... 2:00

Sat., Oct. 9...........vs South Park (AH)..2:00

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Akron..................... 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Andre Jackson

2010 Numbers

East Aurora finishedthe 2009 campaign with a6-3 record and advanced to the ClassB semifinals... The Blue Devils have 6returning starters on defense and 5starters back on offense... SeniorJaycen Watts (6-5,290) is a massivelineman who willanchor the OL andDL. Watts is a pre-season TrenchTrophy candidate...Nate West and NickPuntillo are alsoback on the OL... Team captainKeegan Phalen will start at WR andDB... Evan Horton is back at RB butis being seriously challenged by new-comer Cody Kelso, a transfer from St.Mary’s... Shane Cotton is a solid per-former at LB... Whit Voos was anactive player at DE...

East AuroraBlue Devils

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3......... Lackawanna..............7:30

Sat., Sep. 11......... @ Eden....................... 2:00

Fri., Sept. 17....... Southwestern.............7:30

Fri., Sept. 24.........@ Springville..............7:30

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Dunkirk.................. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 8...........Olean..........................7:30

Fri., Oct. 15.........Pioneer.......................7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Keegan Phalen



The Raiders finished9-1 in 2009, losing onlyto eventual state championSouthwestern in the Class C champi-onship game... Coach Chuck Tilleyhas a major revamping on his hands asthe Raiders suffereda huge amount ofgraduation losses...The defense shut out6 opponents andallowed just 3 TDsuntil the title game.Not one starterreturns to the unit...Kyle Zittel returns to start at QB inthe Raiders double-wing offense...Steve Bender, Tyer Shaw and CalemEbel also return to starting roles onthe offense... Jeremy Liga is a new-comer who has opened eyes with agreat training camp... Liga will starton defense...

EdenRaiders

2010 ScheduleSat., Sept. 4......... Dunkirk..................... 2:00

Sat., Sep. 11.........East Aurora...............2:00

Fri., Sept. 17.........@ Pioneer................... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 24........ @ Gowanda................7:00

Sat., Oct. 2...........Olean..........................2:00

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Springville..............7:30

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Lackawanna........... 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

The Eagles sufferedfrom low numbers in2009 and finished the year with a 2-7record... Ellicottville will be helpedgreatly by their merger with WestValley as the roster now has enoughplayers to also play aJV schedule... Headcoach Tim Berganwill have to deal withyouth as there arejust three returningstarters in the pro-gram. Freshmen andSophs will be startingall over the field... Senior Chris Dille(6-0, 245) returns to start at DT andOT... Senior Taylor Bragg (5-11, 180)is back at FB and will spearhead thedefense at MLB... Junior TB ZakFisher (6-0, 175) was the leadingrusher last fall...

EllicottvilleEagles

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3...........Frewsburg................. 7:30

Sat., Sep. 11......... @ Forestville.............. 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17....... Cattaraugus-LV........ 7:30

Fri., Sept. 24....... Pine Valley.................7:30

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Randolph................7:30

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Portville................. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Franklinville...........7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

The Falcons finished3-6 in 2009 and won theClass C Bowl title... The OL has 4returning starters, including all-leagueplayers Dan Williamson (G), TylerLaMonica (G) and Landon Williams(C)... SpencerErickson (T) alsoreturns to a startingrole... SeniorsHoward tenPas(DE), Zach Miller(LB) and NateSharp (LB) willspearhead thedefense... Jordan Armeli and KyleMiller were named team captainsafter having solid off-seasons andtraining camps... Jesse Anderson andJesse Middleton are showing promiseat the RB positions... Tyler Petersonhad a good camp at the FB spot...Tyler Mata will step in at T and LB...

FalconerFalcons

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3...........Southwestern............ 7:30

Fri., Sep. 10.........Allegany-Lime.......... 7:30

Sat., Sept. 18........ @ Cleveland Hill........2:00

Fri., Sept. 24....... Fredonia.................... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Salamanca.............. 7:30

Sat., Oct. 9........... @ Cassadaga Valley... 1:30

Sat., Oct. 18......... @ Niag Catholic.........2:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Steve Bender Chris Dille Dan Williamson

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

The Hornets finishedthe 2009 campaign with a4-5 record... Coach Scot Greenoughhas 5 returning starters on offense and6 returning starters on defense... Teamcaptain Jayson Zipp will start at WRand DB... Fellowcaptain JoeCaccamise will startat TE and LB...Seniors MikeFranklin and NikoMessina are back tostart on the OL andDL... Soph JamesPryll, who started at OL and DL as afreshman last fall, also returns...Bryan Gibson returns to his DT posi-tion... Nick Huyck, who started atWR in 2009 and led the Hornets with15 catches, is moving to QB. Huyck isreplacing 4-year starter MattThompson...

ForestvilleHornets

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3........... @ Cattaraugus-LV...... 7:30

Sat., Sep. 11.........Ellicottville................ 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17....... Randolph...................7:30

Fri., Sept. 24....... Frewsburg................. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Portville................. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 8...........Franklinville..............7:30

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Pine Valley............. 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.


Nick Huyck

Team Reports


Franklinville finishedthe 2009 season with an0-8 record and are hoping for a turn-around this season... The Panthershave four 2-way starters returning tothe lineup... Team captain Don Koppis back to start at RBand LB and is stilljust a junior...Another team cap-tain, senior RickTait, will start at WRand DB... SeniorDoug Kurowski willbe back to startingpositions at TE and LB... AJ Childs isback in the trenches and will start atOL and DL... Tom Oliver will start atDB and is one of the Panthers 4 cap-tains... Jamie Greiner will provideleadership to the young squad... MikeLembicz is a junior who started at LBin 2009...

FranklinvillePanthers

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3........... @ Portville..................7:30

Fri., Sep. 10..........@ Pine Valley............. 7:30

Fri., Sept. 18....... Frewsburg................. 7:30

Fri., Sept. 25........ @ Randolph................7:30

Fri., Oct. 1...........Cattaraugus-LV.........7:30

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Forestville.............. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 15.........Ellicottville................ 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

The Hillbillies quali-fied for the Class C play-offs and finished with a 4-4 record in2009... The lineup will be helped bythe presence of five returning 2-waystarters... QB Shane Smith is back todirect the offense andwill also start at DB...Zach Nykula willanchor the line at Cand can be disruptiveat DE... JordanSherlock returns tostart at the other DEspot... Tyler Buckleyis back at DB and will also move intothe TB position this fall... GregBurroughs was a solid performer atFB in ‘09 and he also starts at DE...Alex Ippolito led the Hillbillies rush-ing and TDs last season and returns tostart at WB. Ippolito also starts at DBon defense...

FredoniaHillbillies

2010 ScheduleSat., Sep. 4........... @ Salamanca.............. 7:30

Sat., Sep. 11......... @ Cassadaga Valley....1:30

Fri., Sept. 17....... Gowanda................... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 24.........@ Falconer..................7:30

Fri., Oct. 1...........Allegany-Lime...........7:30

Fri., Oct. 8...........Southwestern.............7:30

Fri., Oct. 15.........Dunkirk..................... 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Don Kopp Alex Ippolito


The Vikings overcamean 0-3 start to win theirnext 6 games before losing in theClass A championship game in 2009...Grand Island will be helped by 3returning 2-way starters in the lineup...Nick Keller (WR-DB), Pat Gallagher(RB-DB) and ScottRogers (OG-DE) areall back for theirsenior seasons... BenTomkins (Sr) alsoreturns to his startingspot at LB... SteveVitello (Sr) also returns to his startingrole at TE... Tom Dzielski served as aback-up QB in ‘09 and is the favoriteto claim the starting job this season...Eddie Krecisz will start at WR andS... Sam Oursler has made a claim tostart at OT and DE... Nick Rossi ispushing to start at OL and DL...

Grand IslandVikings

2010 ScheduleSat., Sept. 4......... Niag Wheatfield........2:00

Sat., Sept. 11....... Wmsville South.........2:00

Fri., Sept. 17....... @ McKinley (R).........7:00

Sat., Sept. 18........ @ Starpoint.................2:00

Sat., Oct. 2...........Wmsville East........... 2:00

Sat., Oct 9............Sweet Home...............2:00

Sat., Oct. 16......... @ Kenmore East........ 2:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.


Gowanda played everygame on the road after aflood destroyed their football field inAugust... The Panthers still qualifiedfor the Class C playoffs before finish-ing 3-5... The Panthers have just 3returning starters onboth sides of theball... Alex Mercadowas a stalwart on theOL and at LB andreturns to fill bothspots again... JohnSchott, who startedat QB and DB, isalso back... RB Christian VanNote isback for his senior season. This willbe his 4th season on the varsity...Chris Burn will start at LB as he didlast fall... Jim Hammond has had asolid camp and will start at OL andDL... The Panthers are expecting bigthings from SS Andy Schroeder...

GowandaPanthers

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3......... Roy-Hart....................7:30

Fri., Sept. 10....... Wilson........................7:30

Fri., Sept. 17........ @ Fredonia................. 7:30

Fri., Sept. 24....... Eden...........................7:00

Sat., Oct. 2........... @ Grover Cleve (R)... 2:00

Sat., Oct. 9........... @ Cleveland Hill........2:00

Fri., Oct. 15.........Allegany-Lime.......... 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Alex Mercado Nick Kellner

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

Nothing reported.

Grover ClevelandPresidents

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3...........@ Wilson.................... 7:00

Fri., Sept. 10....... Nichols....................... 7:00

Fri., Sept. 17........ @ Allegany-Lime.......7:30

Sat., Sept. 25....... Cleveland Hill (R)...10:00

Sat., Oct. 2...........Gowanda (R).............2:00

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Roy-Hart................ 7:30

Sat., Oct. 16.........vs Lafayette (AH)... 10:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

2010 Numbers

Hamburg finished 7-2n 2009 and advanced tothe Class A semifinals... Coach MikeMcFadden has 4 starters returning onoffense and just 2 on defense...Seniors Mike Davison and RyanPreziosi are teamcaptains and 2-waystarters. Davisonwill start at TB andOLB while Preziosiis solid at FB andILB... AndrewSkelton, who had asolid season at OT,is also back... TylerHerr will anchor the OL at the Cposition... Newcomer Jordan Pytlakappears to have won starting jobs at Sand WR... Junior Jake Fiore openedeyes with a great camp and will startat DB...

HamburgBulldogs

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3........... @ Lafayette (AH).......7:00

Sat., Sep. 11.........Amherst..................... 7:00

Fri., Sept. 17....... Frontier..................... 7:00

Fri., Sept. 24........ @ Wmsville South..... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 1...........WSeneca East........... 7:00

Fri., Oct. 8...........Lake Shore................ 7:00

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Iroquois..................7:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.


Andrew Skelton

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

Nothing reported.

Hutch-TechEngineers

2010 ScheduleSat., Sept. 4......... Wmsville North.........2:00

Fri., Sep. 10..........@ Pioneer................... 7:00

Sat., Sept. 18....... Riverside (AH)..........1:00

Sat., Sept. 25........ @ Lockport.................2:00

Fri., Oct. 1...........Kenmore West (R)....7:00

Fri., Oct. 8............@ North Tonawanda...7:00

Fri., Oct. 15.........Niagara Falls (AH)...7:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

2010 Numbers

Iroquois finished 6-3in 2009 and advanced tothe Class A semifinals before losing toeventual state champ Sweet Home...The Chiefs have high hopes for thisfall with 9 starters returning onoffense and defense...Brandon Souder isback under center asthe Chiefs QB... RBsMike Siejak andJim Kloc will pro-vide a solid runninggame... Chris Evanshad a big year atWR... Brad Bowen, LukeZaporowski and Zach Lindbergh allreturn to the OL... Mike Lapi and TJWard are a pair of disruptive DEs...Taylor Patterson, Adam Garrisonand Jack Kennell all return to startingroles at LB... Ken Fierle andBrandon Vernen return at DT...

IroquoisChiefs

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3.......... @ Clarence................. 7:30

Fri., Sept. 10....... Lake Shore................ 7:00

Fri., Sept. 17........ @ Lafayette (AH).......7:30

Fri., Sept. 24........ @ WSeneca East........ 7:00

Fri., Oct. 1...........Wmsville South.........7:00

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Amherst................. 6:00

Fri., Oct. 15.........Hamburg................... 7:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Brandon Souder



The Raiders finishedthe 2009 campaign with a3-6 record... The Raiders are youngthis fall so experience will be crucial...Joey Campion started at WR and LBand was an all-league player in ‘09...Eric Tyra, an HMall-star last season,returns to start at TEand LB... DylanMonroe, a 2nd-teamall-star at RB in ‘09,will be looked at fora big senior season...David Lanphereand John Czech return to startingspots on the OL... Jake Dwaileebewill be a primary target for new QBDennis Drew... Ben Whitney (FB-LB) opened eyes with a strong camp...Cortland Haines, Terrance DeJesusand Adam Sundholm have earnedjobs on the OL...

Jamestown Red Raiders

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3........... @ Frontier.................. 7:30

Fri., Sep. 10......... @ Lancaster................ 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17....... Bennett...................... 7:00

Sat., Sept. 25....... @ Niagara Falls......... 2:00

Fri., Oct. 1...........WSen West................ 7:00

Fri., Oct. 8........... @ Clarence................. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 15.........Orchard Park............7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

The Bears sufferedfrom low roster numbersand then were hit hard with injuries asthey finished with an 0-8 record...Ryan Kowal (Sr) was named a teamcaptain and returns to start at C andLB... Another 2-waystarter BrandonD’Amato (Sr) willanchor the lines atDT and OT.D’Amato is also ateam captain... Seniorcaptains BrandonKacala (S) andRyan Ball (LB) also return to startingroles... Junior QB ChristianBoettcher was injured on his firstpass attempt of 2009 and missed therest of the season. Boettcher reclaimedhis starting job with a great offsea-son... James Quinn returns to start atSE and DB...

John F. KennedyBears

2010 ScheduleSat., Sept. 4......... Nichols....................... 2:00

Fri., Sept. 10....... Cheektowaga............ 4:30

Sat., Sept. 18........ @ East High (JW)...... 2:00

Sat., Sept. 25........ @ Burgard (JW)......... 7:30

Sat., Oct. 2...........Akron.........................2:00

Sat., Oct. 9...........Depew........................ 2:00

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ South Park (R)....... 7:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Kenmore East finishedwith a 1-8 record in 2009.The Bulldogs won their final gameover Tonawanda... Four 2-way starterson back on the squad and will helpwith the turnaround efforts... Teamcaptain JohnAlessandra willreturn to his posi-tions at WR andDB... Mark Kupcowas a solid player atG and DT in ‘09 andhe returns this fall...Dylan Orcutt wasan active LB and he will also start atFB... Team captain Josh Orta will bestarting at DE and OT again... TrevorWillison returns to QB the offense...The Bulldogs are hoping that RBsAlex Daniels and Jacquain Barkleyprovide some punch to the runningattack...

Kenmore EastBulldogs

2010 ScheduleSat., Sept. 4.......... @ Sweet Home...........2:00

Fri., Sept. 11........McKinley................... 2:00

Sat., Sept. 18........ @ Niag Wheatfield.....2:00

Sat., Sept. 25........ @ Wmsville East........2:00

Sat., Oct. 2........... @ Starpoint.................2:00

Sat., Oct. 9...........Kenmore West.......... 3:00

Sat., Oct. 16.........Grand Island.............2:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Eric Tyra Brandon DʼAmato Josh Orta

Team Reports


Kenmore West fin-ished 3-6 in 2009 andplayed for the AA Bowl title... TheBlue Devils have six two-way startersreturning to the roster this fall... RyanMeldrum (Sr) is back at OL and LBwhile senior AlexFumerelle returns tothe OL and DL...Senior BobbyBlackman is return-ing to starting rolesat TE and DB...Christian Feickert(Sr) is back at WRand DB... Martin Bailey (RB andDB) and Marcus Lobdell (QB, DB)started as sophomores last fall...Juniors Niko Burgos and MitchMeara are back on the DL whileKevin Fitscher returns to start atLB... Tyler Nove earned a starting jobat OL and LB with a solid camp...

Kenmore WestBlue Devils

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3...........@ North Tonawanda...7:00

Sat., Sept. 11........ @ Niagara Falls..........2:00

Sat., Sept. 18....... Lockport....................2:00

Sat., Sept. 25....... Wmsville North........ 2:00

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Hutch Tech (R)...... 7:00

Sat., Oct. 9........... @ Kenmore East........ 3:00

Sat. Oct. 16..........Riverside....................2:0\0

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

The Steelers finished5-3 in 2009 and qualifiedfor the Class B playoffs... QBChristian Smith returns to direct theoffense for his senior year... SeniorWRs Anthony Fino and ChristianCheatom will pro-vide a pair of targetsfor Smith... RBKeith Taggart is athreat out of thebackfield... TheSteelers wil benefitfrom 4 offensivelineman returning tostarting role. Mike Schiavi (OL),Matt Militello (OL) and BrettDechent (TE) re back for their seniorseasons. Javon Smith (OL) is ajunior... John Brown returns to startat OLB and can see time at RB...Peter Palic, a 6-5, 275-pound OL, isplaying his first year of football...

LackawannaSteelers

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3...........@ East Aurora............ 7:30

Fri., Sept. 10....... Springville................. 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17....... Olean..........................7:30

Fri., Sept. 24.........@ Dunkirk..................7:30

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Pioneer................... 7:00

Fri., Oct. 8...........Burgard..................... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 15.........Eden...........................7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.


Ryan Meldrum Christian Smith

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

Lake Shore ended the2009 season with a 3-6record... Alex Govinettio returns forhis 3rd season as the Eagles startingQB... Pat Gilman, who led the Eaglesin rushing as a sophomore last fall,returns to the RBspot... JoshHernandez returnsto the fold at RB andwill also be a keyplayer on defense...Pat Herlan (Sr)returns to start at FBand was named ateam captain... Nate Jackson returnsto anchor the OL and was also nameda team captain... Aaron Ackleyreturns to a starting job on the OL...Pat Donahue (Sr) will be a solid per-former in the defensive backfield...Tom Kolasinski (LB) is a force ondefense at LB...

Lake ShoreEagles

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3........... @ Wmsville South..... 7:00

Fri., Sep. 10......... @ Iroquois.................. 7:00

Fri., Sept. 17....... WSeneca East........... 7:00

Sat., Sept. 25........ @ Sweet Home...........2:00

Fri., Oct. 1...........Lafayette....................7:00

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Hamburg................ 7:00

Fri., Oct. 15.........Amherst.....................7:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Alex Govenettio



The Redskins finished9-1 in 2009 and lost theSection 6 Class AA championshipgame to North Tonawanda... SeniorsJeremiah Luderman (DL), AustinBauer (DL) and Travis Pitzonka(LB) provide a solidcore of returningstarters to thedefense... AndySpeyer (Sr) will helpsteady what will be ayoung defensivebackfield... SeniorRBs TJ Fanara andKyle Taylor will help the runninggame... Nate Samborski is a disrup-tive force at DT... Jordan Kihl hasalso cemented himself as a starter atDT... Geoff Franger (LB) has openedeyes with a great training camp... AlexDebbins can be a weapon as a K...

LancasterRedskins

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3...........@ Orchard Park..........7:30

Sat., Sept. 4......... Jamestown.................7:30

Fri., Sept. 17....... Clarence.....................7:30

Fri., Sept. 24.........@ WSeneca West....... 7:00

Fri., Oct. 1...........Bennett.......................7:30

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Frontier...................7:30

Fri., Oct. 15.........Lancaster...................7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

The Lancers finished4-5 last season... A keyfigure will be Marc Morreale, one ofthe team’s top WRs in 2009, who willbe switching to QB this fall. Muchdepends on his play... RB DevonAmado led theLancers in rushingand receiving lastfall. He will start atRB and at SS ondefense... Senior JoeHill is back to start atFB and at LB...Kevin McMurrayreturns to steady the line play at C andDT... Bashar Srouji (G-DT) will alsobe relied on for solid line play... SophBilly Schiavitti will replace Morrealeat WR... Matt Jeffords and TylerReuter will step into starting roles atDB... OL Jeremy Crone had a greatoff-season...

Lewiston-PorterLancers

2010 ScheduleSat., Sep. 4.......... Medina.......................7:30

Fri., Sep. 10.........St. Mary’s..................7:30

Fri., Sept. 17.........@ Alden..................... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 24.........@ Maryvale................7:30

Fri., Oct. 1...........Albion........................ 7:30

Fri., Oct. 8...........Tonawanda................ 7:30

Sat., Oct. 16......... @ Newfane.................2:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

The Lions finished 5-4in 2009 and advanced tothe Class AA semifinals... The Lionslost two of the best players in schoolhistory when David Fluellen andLuke Rankie gradu-ated... QB KevinBronson is backunder center for hissenior season... TheOL is a huge ques-tion mark as EricVasko (Sr) is theonly starter backfrom ‘09... SophKhari Demos (6-4, 250) saw varsitytime last season and should help...Team captain Tom DiCarlo is a solidperformer at DL and RB... JamesRenford is steady at FB and LB...Dorian Polk gives the Lions quick-ness at SE... Soph Mitchell Evans (5-10, 200) is vying for a spot at RB...

LockportLions

2010 ScheduleSat., Sept. 4.......... @ Starpoint.................2:00

Sat., Sept. 11....... North Tonawanda.....2:00

Sat., Sept. 18........ @ Kenmore West....... 2:00

Sat., Sept. 25....... Hutch Tech................2:00

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Niagara Falls..........6:30

Fri., Oct. 8........... @ Riverside................ 7:00

Sat., Oct. 16.........Wmsville North........ 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Andy Speyer Marc MorrealeTom DiCarlo

Team Reports


Maple Grove finished8-2 in 2009 and lost theClass D championship game by apoint to Randolph... A ton of returningstarters mean that Maple Grove willbe a contenderagain... Alex Gracestarted at WR as asoph but moves toQB to replace ChrisSecky... Team cap-tain Jordan Saxtonremains a threat atWR and DB...Co-captain Luke Nickerson will startat OL and LB... Brett Tordoff andJohn Nickerson will provide a solidrushing game... 2-way seniors KevinBurns and Chris Danielson willanchor the lines at DT and OT... RyanKibbe can be disruptive at DE... GageMilliman and Skyler Liddell areback at DB and WR...

Maple GroveRed Dragons

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3.......... @ Silver Creek........... 7:30

Sat., Sept. 11........ @ Panama.................. 1:30

Fri., Sept. 17....... Brocton...................... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 24....... Clymer....................... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 1.......... Chaut Lake............... 7:30

Sat., Oct. 9........... @ Sherman................. 1:30

Fri., Oct. 15.........Westfield....................7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Maryvale finished theseason with a 3-6 recordin 2009... With 7 returning starters onoffense and 6 returning on defense,hopes are high that Maryvale will con-tend for a playoffspot this fall... BilalClay, who led theFlyers in rushing in‘09, is back to startat RB and LB...Blair Estarfaa willbe under center atQB and will alsostart at SS... Jake Krier was a scrap-per at C and LB... Shawn Hamiltonreturns as a 2-way starter at OL andDL... Ty Buczkowski is back at DLand TE... Shawn Barr has transferredin from Springville and should start atRB and LB... Shawn Trautwein is astalwart on the DL... Nick Weaver isslated to start at OT again...

MaryvaleFlyers

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 4...........Cleveland Hill........... 7:00

Fri., Sept. 10.........@ Albion.................... 7:30

Sat., Sept. 18........ @ Newfane.................2:00

Fri., Sept. 24....... Lew-Port....................7:00

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Tonawanda............. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 8...........Medina.......................7:00

Fri., Oct. 15.........Alden..........................7:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.


Jordan Saxton Bilal Clay

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

Nothing reported.

McKinleyMacks

2010 ScheduleSat., Sept. 4.......... @Wmsville East.........2:00

Sat., Sep. 11......... @ Kenmore East........ 2:00

Fri., Sept. 17....... Grand Island (R)......7:00

Fri., Sept. 24....... Niagara Wheat (R)...7:00

Sat., Oct. 2........... @ Sweet Home.......... 2:00

Fri., Oct. 8...........Starpoint (AH)..........7:00

Sat., Oct. 16......... @ St. Mary’s.............. 2:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.



Newfane finished the2009 season with a 1-7record... The Panthers have 6 startersreturning on offense and four back ondefense... Team captain RandyRichau is a 2-way starter who willplay WR and DB...Chris Coomey andBrayden Sears arealso back in thedefensive backfield...Co-captain KennanBuznyiski is back onthe OL... JakeSummers and ChrisDemmin are back on the OL for theirsenior seasons... Jesse Williamsreturns to start at RB... Sean Seefeldthas shown promise as he takes over atQB... Steve Lake has had a greatcamp and will help at LB and RB...Nick Berning is pushing to start atWR and DB...

NewfanePanthers

2010 ScheduleSat., Sep. 4...........Albion........................ 2:00

Fri., Sep. 10..........@ Tonawanda............. 7:30

Sat., Sept. 18....... Maryvale................... 2:00

Fri., Sept. 24.........@ Alden......................7:00

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Medina................... 7:00

Sat., Oct. 9...........Wilson........................2:00

Sat., Oct. 16.........Lew-Port....................2:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

The Wolverines fin-ished 4-4 last season andqualified for the Class AA playoffs...QB Dale Stewart (Sr) returns to startand may be one of the most electrify-ing players in the division...Quandray Grayreturns at RB. Therest of the offense iscomprised of newplayers... MikeMcCartney (MLB)and DanSwiatowski (WLB)return to anchor thedefense... Jermaine Fryling wasnamed all-league in ‘09 and can be aforce at DE... DB Lindsay Travis willneed to lead the defensive backfield...Ladondra Crittenden (LB) and JeffGoldsmith (LB) will help the defen-sive unit... Marris Winkfield (OL)opened eyes with a strong camp...

Niagara FallsWolverines

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3.......... @ Riverside................ 7:00

Sat., Sept. 11....... Kenmore West.......... 2:00

Fri., Sept. 17....... @ North Tonawanda.. 7:00

Sat., Sept. 25....... Jamestown................ 2:00

Fri., Oct. 1...........Lockport....................6:30

Sat., Oct. 9........... @ Wmsville North..... 2:00

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Hutch Tech (AH)... 7:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Randy Richau Dale Stewart

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

Medina finished theseason with a 2-7 recordin 2009... The Mustangs have 6starters returning on offense and 8 ondefense... Dave Stupnick is back forhis senior season at RB and DE.Stupnick was an all-league player in2009... BladeGarlow (Sr) returnsto start at C and atDT... Matt Fullerwas solid at TE andLB in 2009 and willbe leaned on heavilythis fall... Dylan Duncanson andShane Kruger return to fill out theLB corps... Maurell Johnson wasnamed an all-league RB in 2009. Hewill provide quickness out of thebackfield... Stephen Reogenmosersteps in at QB... Roy Bishop is a sophwho will help the defense...

MedinaMustangs

2010 ScheduleSat., Sept. 4.......... @ Lew-Port................ 7:30

Fri., Sept. 10....... Alden..........................7:30

Fri., Sept. 17........ @ Tonawanda.............7:30

Fri., Sept. 24........ @ Akron..................... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 1...........Newfane..................... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Maryvale................ 7:00

Fri., Oct. 15.........Albion........................ 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Dave Stupnick


Nichols struggled withyouth and finished the2009 season with a 3-6 record... Fourteam captains are returning 2-waystarters for the Big Green... MattBenedict, the team’s leading rusher in2009, returns to startat HB and LB...Chris White is backat FB and LB...Brian Franz willanchor the lines at Gand NT... ConorLeary will start at Tand LB again... TomNoonan is another returning 2-waystarter as he steps back into roles atTE and LB... Joe Avino will start atTE and LB... Brendan Karet willreturn to start at OT... RJ Gicewiczand Liam Ryan are battling for thestarting QB job... LB Adam Noonanopened eyes with a great camp...

NicholsBig Green

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3...........@ JFK.........................2:00

Fri., Sept. 10........ @ Grover Cleveland...7:00

Fri., Sept. 17....... Cardinal O’Hara......4:30

Fri., Sept. 24....... Niag Catholic............ 4:30

Sat., Oct. 9........... @ St. Mary’s...............2:00

Sat., Oct. 16.........Bishop Timon............1:00

Sat. Oct. 23.......... @ Niag Catholic.........2:00

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Nov. 6/7................Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.


Niagara Wheatfieldfinished 1-7 in 2009 butcoach Dave Hack instituted a chal-lenging off-season regimen to preparefor his 2nd season at the helm... All 5OLs return to starting roles this sea-son... AdamDonner, a solid per-former in ‘09,returns to start at Gand LB... NolanSmith (LT), JakeKelly (RG), CoreyEvans (C) andJonathanJagodzinski (RT) are all back...Angelo Salemi will provide a solidrunning game at RB while EddieStarr is pushing for carries... AlecCody (Jr) is returning to his WRspot... Anthony Oliveri is the favoriteto start the season at QB... Alec Codywill start at DB...

Niagara WheatfieldFalcons

2010 ScheduleSat., Sept. 4.......... @ Grand Island.......... 2:00

Sat., Sept. 11....... Starpoint................... 2:00

Sat., Sept. 18....... Kenmore East........... 2:00

Fri., Sept. 24........ @ McKinely (R).........7:30

Sat., Oct. 2...........Amherst..................... 2:00

Sat., Oct. 9...........Wmsville East........... 2:00

Sat., Oct. 16......... @ Sweet Home...........2:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Adam Donner Matt Benedict

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

The Lumberjacks hadtheir best season in schoolhistory as they finished 13-0 and wonthe NYS Class AA championship...After a great post-season run, RB JoeMontesanti has made the switch to QBthis season... SeniorsCollin O’Donnelland Jordan Marrsare back in startingroles on the OL...Brandon Camarrereturns to start atWR... Senior TravisCharsley is one ofthe best LBs in WNY and will alsostart at TE... Seniors Dan Montesantiand Ryan Daigler round out the LBcorps... Rob Wikierski and JacobBrock lead a deep and talented defen-sive backfield... Justin Bacon andBrandon Buryta are new players whoare vying for playing time at RB...

North TonawandaLumberjacks

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3......... Kenmore West.......... 7:00

Sat., Sept. 11........ @ Lockport................ 2:00

Fri., Sept. 17....... Niagara Falls............ 7:00

Fri., Sept. 24........ @ Riverside (AH).......7:00

Sat., Oct. 1........... @ Wmsville North..... 2:00

Fri., Oct. 8...........Hutch-Tech................7:00

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Tonawanda.............6:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Travis Charsley



Nothing reported.

Orchard ParkQuakers

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3......... Lancaster................... 7:30

Sat., Sep. 11......... @ Clarence................. 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17....... WSeneca West.......... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 24........ @ Frontier.................. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 1........... @ Riverside (AH)...... 7:00

Sat., Oct. 9...........Bennett.....................12:00

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Jamestown..............7:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Panama qualified forthe Class D playoffs andfinished the 2009 season with a 5-3record... The Panthers suffered a lot ofgraduation losses but have CodyDiDomenico returning to start at RBand LB. DiDomenicowas named the DWest Player of theYear in 2009... NickLenart was alsonamed all-league andreturns to start at QBand S... JoshGuarriello is backon the DL... KevinSilk returns to start at LB... TylerMarsh will start at WR and will alsosee time at RB... Tim Zembryski willbe a force at OT... Nate Gleason ismaking a name for himself on the OLand the DL... Matt Welch (G-LB) hasopened some eyes with a great camp...

PanamaPanthers

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3...........@ Westfield................ 7:30

Sat., Sept. 11....... Maple Grove............. 1:30

Fri., Sept. 17........ at Chaut Lake............. 7:30

Sat., Sept. 25....... Sherman.................... 1:30

Sat., Oct. 2........... @ Clymer................... 1:30

Sat., Oct. 9...........Brocton...................... 1:30

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Silver Creek........... 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Cody DiDomenico

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

Nothing reported.

OleanHuskies

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3...........@ Bradford (Pa)......... 7:00

Fri., Sept. 10....... Dunkirk..................... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17........ @ Lackawanna........... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 25....... Pioneer.......................7:30

Sat., Oct. 2........... @ Eden....................... 2:00

Fri., Oct. 8............@ East Aurora............ 7:30

Sat., Oct. 16.........Springville................. 6:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.


The Panthers finished5-4 last season and lostthe title game of the Class B Bowltournament... The Panthers will bene-fit from experience this season as 10starters return to the offense while 8are back on defense...RB Bill Asquith(809 yards rushing)is back for his seniorseason... RB JaredBenkleman and QBScott Fisher are alsoback to startingroles... Tony Lock(Jr) was a stalwart at TE and LB...Matt Phillipson was a solid force atLB and on the OL... BrandonSchwan returns to start at WR andwill help at DB... Corey Vail wasactive at LB and also will help therunning game at RB... Ben Spauldingand Matt Anna are back on the DL...

PioneerPanthers

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3...........@ Springville............. 7:30

Fri., Sept. 10....... Hutch-Tech................7:00

Fri., Sept. 17....... Eden...........................7:00

Fri., Sept. 24........ @ Olean......................7:30

Fri., Oct. 1...........Lackawanna..............7:00

Fri., Oct. 8...........Dunkirk..................... 7:00

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ East Aurora............ 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

The Panthers qualifiedfor the Class D playoffsand advanced to the semifinals beforelosing to Randolph to finish at 6-3 in2009... Coach Gary Swetland has 7two-way starters returning to the fieldthis fall... TylerYanes and JordanSpehar were eachnamed all-Big 30players and are backon the OL for theirsenior seasons...Aaron Cava willstart at TE and DT...Colton Yehl and Chris Hellwig areboth back at OL and LB... Colt Lowereturns to start at QB after starting thewhole season as a sophomore in ‘09...Trent Unverdorben is back for hissenior season after leading the team inrushing last fall... John Chabuel willhelp the team at RB and LB...

PortvillePanthers

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3...........Franklinville..............7:30

Fri., Sep. 10..........@ Frewsburg.............. 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17........ @Pine Valley.............. 7:30

Fri., Sept. 24........ @ Cattaraugus-LV...... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 1...........Forestville..................7:30

Fri., Oct. 8...........Ellicottville................ 7:30

Fri., Oct. 15.........Randolph...................7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.


Bill Asquith Jordan Spehar

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

The Cardinals won theNYS championship forthe second time in school history andfinished with a 12-1 record... CoachPat Slater (189 career wins) will bedealing with a very young roster asRandolph has just 3starters returning onboth offense anddefense... Senior BenFluent was an all-league player at bothOT and DT in 2009.He is back to anchorboth lines this fall...Thomas Cornwall (G) and JakeStone (T) are also back to startingroles but the rest of the offense isnew... DE Brady Morrison, whostarted as a soph in 2009, is back inthe fold... Senior Kyle Luce (DB) willhave to be a steadying influence on ayoung defensive backfield...

RandolphCardinals

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3...........Pine Valley................. 7:30

Fri., Sep. 10..........@ Cattaraugus-LV...... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17....... @ Forestville............. 7:30

Fri., Sept. 24....... Franklinville............. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 1...........Ellicottville................ 7:30

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Frewsburg.............. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Portville................. 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Ben Fluent



St. Francis finished the2009 season with a 3-7record and did not play in the Msgr.Martin title game for the first time in7 years... The offensive line has asolid core of returning players as CDave Murphy (Sr),LG Adam Pasnik(Sr) and LT JoeSmith (Jr) are allreturning to thetrenches... AustinZakroczemski willbe back as tyhe start-ing RB... NickBorgese returns to his starting role atWR... Josh Redden is back for hissenior season in the middle of thedefense at NG... Spencer Rubeck isreturning to start at SS... RaudricParks returns to the ILB spot... AlexMisterman (Soph) and Akeel Lynch(Jr) are pushing for RB jobs...

St. FrancisRed Raiders

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3...........@ Union-Endicott.......7:00

Sat., Sept. 11....... Holy Trinity...............1:00

Sat., Sept. 18....... Aquinas......................7:00

Sat., Sept. 25........ @ St. Joe’s..................2:00

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Cardinal Mooney... 7:00

Sat., Oct. 9...........Bishop Timon............7:00

Sat., Oct. 16......... @ St. Ignatius.............7:00

Sat. Oct. 23......... @ Cardinal O’Hara.... 2:00

Sat., Oct. 30......... @ Canisius................. 2:00

Nov. 6/7................Playoffs.....................TBA

St. Joe’s finished 6-5last season and lost toCanisius in the MMA title game atRalph Wilson Stadium... New coachDennis Gilbert (a 1984-grad) replaceslongtime coach Bob O’Connor...Nick Hall is return-ing for his 4th seasonon the varsity. Hallwas timed at 4.49 inthe 40-yard dash...Patrick Papia, JackCambria and JoeAndinolfi will returnto starting spots onthe OL... Connor Davin (Sr) andJordan Sanders (Jr) appear to havewon starting roles... Chad Kelly willstep in to the starting QB position...Dom Bargnesi and TonyLaMancussa have won starting rolesat RB... Bargnesi made 102 tackles ondefense in ‘09...

St. Joe’sMarauders

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3........... @ Aquinas.................. 7:00

Sat., Sep. 11........ Msgr. Farrell............. 1:00

Sat., Sept. 18........ @ Bishop Kearney..... 1:00

Sat., Sept. 25....... St. Francis................. 2:00

Sat., Oct. 2.......... Canisius..................... 2:00

Sat., Oct. 9.......... Cleveland Heights.... 2:00

Sat., Oct. 16......... @ Cardinal O’Hara.... 2:00

Fri., Oct. 22......... @ Steubenville, O...... 7:00

Fri., Oct. 29......... @ Bishop Timon........ 7:00

Nov. 6/7............... Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Adam Pasnick Nick Hall

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

Riverside won its 3rdHarvard Cup title in 5years last Thanksgiving and graduatedstarters at nearly every position... TheFrontiersmen will play their first sea-son in Section 6 this fall... WillieJefferson andJordan Morrisreturn to starting LBspots and have beennamed team captains.Both players wereAll-WNY selectionsin 2009... EdSlowinski (Jr) willanchor the and is the lone returningstarter on offense... Harold Millenderand Jerimiah Cormack will step intostarting roles and have also beennamed team captains... NewcomerZack Cross will be a weapon at WR...Dereon Washington has earned a jobat FB and DE with a solid camp...

RiversideFrontiersmen

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3......... Niagara Falls.............7:00

Sat., Sept. 11........ @ Wmsville North..... 2:00

Sat., Sept. 18........ @ Hutch Tech (AH)... 1:00

Fri., Sept. 24....... North Ton (AH)........ 7:00

Fri., Oct. 1...........Orchard Park (AH)..7:00

Fri., Oct. 8.......... Lockport....................7:00

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ Kenmore West........2:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Willie Jefferson

St. Mary’s finished the2009 season with a 5-5record and lost the Msgr. Martin titlegame in Ralph Wilson Stadium... Newcoach Dave Hersey takes over forJohn Kling... The Lancers have 8starters returning onoffense while 6starters are back ondefense... ChadGriffin returns as thestarting QB and willalso start at SS ondefense... AnthonyBargnesi will be aprimary target for Griffin at WR andwill also start at FS... Jesse Skubiswas an all-league player in 2009.Skubis will start at OT and NT...Justin Burke led the Lancers in rush-ing last season and will also start atCB... Kevin Drury and Chris Seelare also back on the OL...

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 10......... @ Lew-Port................ 7:30

Sat., Sept. 18....... @ Batavia...................7:00

Sat., Sept. 25........ @ Bishop Kearney......7:00

Sat., Oct. 2.......... Cardinal O’Hara...... 2:00

Sat., Oct. 9.......... Nichols....................... 2:00

Sat., Oct. 16........ McKinley................... 2:00

Fri., Oct. 22......... Bishop Timon............. 7:00

Sat., Oct. 29......... @ Niagara Catholic.... 2:00

Nov. 5/6................Playoffs.....................TBA

Nov. 11.................Playoffs.....................TBA


Salamanca finishedthe season with a 3-6record in 2009.... The Warriors have 5starters returning to both the offenseand defense, including junior JacksonJohn at TE and LB... Senior JoshKaleta is back at OTand DT and willanchor the lines...Brett Smith returnsunder center to callthe signals again...Seniors Caleb Bess(G) and LukeStewart (TE) are alsoback on the line... Stephen Ellis was asolid performer at DE in ‘09... BenHaas (Jr) is back for another year atDB... Anthony Caputi (RB) andWilliam Hunt (FB) will have to pro-vide the running attack after leadingrusher Carmen Papa graduated...Dylan Haines (G) had a solid camp...

SalamancaWarriors

2010 ScheduleSat., Sep. 4...........Fredonia.................... 7:30

Fri., Sep. 10..........@ Southwestern..........7:30

Fri., Sept. 17........ @ Roy-Hart................ 7:30

Sat., Sept. 25....... Cassadaga Valley...... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 1...........Falconer..................... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Allegany-Lime.......7:30

Fri., Oct. 15.........Cleveland Hill........... 7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.


St. Mary’sLancers

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Chad Griffin Jackson John

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

Silver Creek finished7-2 in 2009 andadvanced to the Class D semifinals...Hopes are high for the Black Knightsas they have 6 starters returning onoffense and 5 on defense, includingleading rusher ZachWilliams (615 yards,7 TDs)... CodyHehir (Sr) is backfor his third season asthe Knights startingQB... FrankSterlace (FB-RB) isalso back for his 3rdvarsity season... Roland Jimerson(Sr) is the only starter back on theOL... Andrew Lanphere is a return-ing 2-way starter at CB and RB...Larry Kaminsky will start at TE andLB again... Andrew Stockman andFrank Brown are pushing for startingroles...

Silver CreekBlack Knights

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3......... Maple Grove............. 7:30

Fri., Sept. 10....... Chaut Lake............... 2:00

Sat., Sept. 18....... @ Clymer................... 1:30

Fri., Sept. 24........ @ Brocton.................. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 1...........Sherman.................... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Westfield................ 7:30

Fri., Oct. 15.........Panama......................7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Zach Williams



Southwestern won a2nd consecutive NYStitle and has a 29-game winning streakentering this fall... Pat Langworthyand Jake Currie, returning two-waystarters on the OL and DL, have beennamed team cap-tains... Todd Harrisreturns to start in theDB and was alsonamed a team cap-tain... The 4th captainis Jim Rauh, whoholds most of theschool’s kickingrecords... John Mistretta returns tothe backfield after leading the Trojansin rushing last season... Nick Austin isa weapon at WR... Justin Funcell andDavid Tapia will spearhead thedefense as they return to LB posi-tions... Jesse Breyerton also comesback at OL...

SouthwesternTrojans

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3........... @ Falconer..................7:30

Fri., Sep. 10.........Salamanca................. 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17.........@ East Aurora............ 7:30

Fri., Sept. 24.........@ Allegeny-Lime.......7:30

Fri., Oct. 1...........Cassadaga Valley...... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Fredonia................. 7:30

Fri., Oct. 15.........Wilson........................7:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

The Griffins finished1-8 in 2009 and are hop-ing for a turnaround this fall... Newcoach John Sopko returns to the pro-gram after several years away. Sopkocoached at Springville in the late1990s... Returningplayers on offenseinclude seniors MattBeyer (C) and JasonForshee (G) whowill stabilize theoffensive line... NateWells (Sr) will pro-vide quickness out ofthe backfield as the primary RB...Brendan Arcara (Sr) steps into theQB position... Wells and Forshee willalso start on defense... NewcomersTroy Studd (OT-DT) and TylerStudd (OT-LB) earned positions witha good showing in camp...

SpringvilleGriffins

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3......... Pioneer....................... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 10.........@ Lackawanna........... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17........ @ Dunkirk..................7:30

Fri., Sept. 24....... East Aurora...............7:30

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Alden......................7:30

Fri., Oct. 8...........Eden........................... 7:30

Sat., Oct. 16......... @ Olean......................6:30

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Todd Harris Nate Wells

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

South Park is enteringthe school’s first seasonin the Section 6 Federation... TheSparks have 4 returning starters onoffense and 5 returning starters ondefense... Carlton Hall (LT) andJohn McConnell (RT) are solid play-ers on the offensiveline. McConnell willalso start at DT... RBByron Brooks isback to lead the run-ning game at RB andwill also start at LB...Nick Woodwardreturns to start atWR... Dajon Nettles can be a force atDE... Tyler Eyerman is an activeplayer at LB and will help thedefense... Nick Woodward will pro-vide a steadying influence at DB...Freshman Marquel Howie is slated tostart at QB...

South ParkSparks

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3...........@ Cheektowaga......... 7:00

Fri., Sept. 10....... Akron.........................7:00

Sat., Sept. 18....... vs Burgard (AH).......4:00

Fri., Sept. 25....... Depew (R)................. 2:00

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Bishop Timon.........7:00

Sat., Oct. 9...........vs East High (AH).... 2:00

Fri., Oct. 15.........JFK (R)......................7:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

John McConnell


The Panthers won a2nd straight NYS Class Achampionship and finished 13-0 in2009... Sweet Home has won 26 con-secutive games... Coach John Fallerhas just 4 starters returning on offenseand 2 on defense...Ralph Neasman isback at RB and DB...Mike Colemanreturns at FB andDE... JordanJohnson, who sawmost of his time atRB in ‘09, will moveinto the starting QBspot... KJ Zinermon will start at WRagain... Kyle Luchey will help ayoung defensive secondary at FS...Jamil Mustapha returns to play DL...Henry Fumerelle was slated to startat OL and DL but suffered a brokenleg in camp...

Sweet HomePanthers

2010 ScheduleSat., Sept. 4......... Kenmore East........... 2:00

Sat., Sep. 11......... @ Wmsville East........2:00

Sat., Sept. 18........ @ Starpoint................ 2:00

Sat., Sept. 25....... Lake Shore................ 2:00

Sat., Oct. 2...........McKinley................... 2:00

Sat., Oct. 9........... @ Grand Island.......... 2:00

Sat., Oct. 16.........Niag Wheatfield........2:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.


Starpoint opened the2009 season with 6straight losses but won their finalthree games and finished at 3-6...Brandon Wehrmeyer (Jr) is back fora second season as the Spartans start-ing QB... DenverKopp (FB) andTyler Robinson(TB) will provide therushing attack...Seniors Cory Regnetand Matt Doyle aregood targets at theWR spots. The pairwill also start at CBon defense... Jacob Wray (Sr) andDalton Maska (Sr) return to solidifythe OL... Shane Knibbs can be dis-ruptive at DE... Victor Schul returnsat LB... Newcomer Jake Kenny (Jr)is challenging for carries at RB... AlecBaker has had a good camp at OL...

StarpointSpartans

2010 ScheduleSat., Sept. 4......... Lockport....................2:00

Sat., Sep. 11......... @ Niag Wheatfield.....2:00

Sat., Sept. 18....... Sweet Home.............. 7:30

Sat., Sept. 25....... Grand Island.............2:00

Sat., Oct. 2...........Kenmore East........... 2:00

Fri., Oct. 8............@ McKinley (AH)......7:00

Sat., Oct. 15......... @ Wmsville East........2:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Denver Kopp Kyle Luchey

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

The Warriors finishedlast season with an 0-9record... Rob Gross takes over theprogram with previous head coachingexperience at Amherst... Tonawandahas four linemen who were 2-waystarters in 2009 thatare back on the fieldthis season... TomDePasquale (OL-DL), BrianMcCarthy (OL-DL),John Schwab (OL-DL) and RyanMcInnis (OL-LB)are all back for their senior seasons...Ryan Kessinger (FB-LB) was a solidperformer in ‘09... Ben Litz (RB-LB)will also provide some experience outof the backfield... Junior Andy Smithhas made a case to start at TE and DLwith a solid camp... Kyle Schroederis a candidate for All-WNY at punter...

TonawandaWarriors

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3...........@ Alden..................... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 4......... Newfane..................... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17....... Medina.......................7:30

Fri., Sept. 24.........@ Albion.................... 7:30

Fri., Oct. 1...........Maryvale....................7:30

Fri., Oct. 8............@ Lew-Port................ 7:30

Fri., Oct. 15.........North Tonawanda.....6:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Ben Litz



The Indians finished0-8 in 2009 but are hop-ing that a large influx of new playerswill help this season... Senior QB TJMcCormick will be under centeragain... Josh O’Connor (Sr) is theonly returning starteron the offensive line.O’Connor will alsostart at DE... MikeHarm showedpromise at RB thisyear and is thefavorite to carry therunning gameagain... Senior Mike Jones is a threatat WR... Nick Cavalieri is back at LBafter leading the Indians in tackles in‘09... John Scherrer (Jr) is vying fora starting role at LB... Soph MattWheelock (TE-DE) has opened someeyes with a solid camp... Tyler Perna(Soph) will play WR and DB...

West Seneca WestIndians

2010 ScheduleSat., Sep. 4........... @ Bennett (AH)......... 2:00

Fri., Sept. 10....... Frontier......................7:00

Fri., Sept. 17........ @ Orchard Park..........7:30

Fri., Sept. 24....... Lancaster...................7:00

Fri., Oct. 1........... @ Jamestown............. 7:00

Fri., Oct. 8........... @ WSeneca East........ 7:00

Fri., Oct. 15.........Clarence.................... 7:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Williamsville East fin-ished the 2009 seasonwith a 4-5 record... New coach ChrisMcDuffie replaces veteran JoeShifflet on the sidelines... The Flameswill benefit from the return of last sea-son’s leading rusherKyle Evanetski (764yards, 9 TDs)...Senior ToddTherrien is back tostart on the OL andthe DL... Alan Finnand Alex Gil are alsoback to starting roleson the OL... Matt McIntosh (Sr) willreturn to call the signals on offenseand will also start at DB... KyleWistner and John White will roundout the DB corps... Mike Wheelerwas active at LB and returns to start...Travis Davison (OL-DL) has openedeyes with a great camp...

Williamsville EastFlames

2010 ScheduleSat., Sept. 4......... McKinley................... 2:00

Sat., Sep. 11.........Sweet Home...............2:00

Thur., Sept. 16..... vs Wmsville North..... 7:00

Sat., Sept. 25....... Kenmore East........... 2:00

Sat., Oct. 2........... @ Grand Island.......... 2:00

Sat., Oct 9............ @ Niag Wheatfield.....2:00

Sat., Oct. 16.........Starpoint....................2:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Nick Cavalieri Kyle Evanetski

Team Reports

2010 Numbers

West Seneca East fin-ished 5-4 in 2009 andqualified for the Class A playoffs...Coach Jim Maurino has a ton ofholes to fill as just 2 starters return onoffense and defense... 2-way starterAndy Joksimovic(Sr) is back to hispositions at WR andLB... Nick Rubertowill start at OLagain... Josh Beres isslated to return atDE... Mike Zarbo(Sr) appears ready tostep in at LB... Zach Guzda will stepinto the QB position and is an earlyAll-league candidate... Dante Page(Jr) is making a case to start at RB...Jarmell Caldwell (WR) AndySmigiera (WR) and ScottyAckerman (RB) are sophs who arepushing to crack the starting lineup...

West Seneca EastTrojans

2010 ScheduleFri., Sept. 3...........@ Amherst................. 6:00

Fri., Sept. 10....... Lafayette....................7:00

Fri., Sept. 17....... @ Lake Shore.............7:00

Fri., Sept. 24....... Iroquois..................... 7:00

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Hamburg................ 7:00

Fri., Oct. 8...........WSeneca West...........7:00

Fri., Oct. 15.........Wmsville South.........7:00

Oct. 23/24............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 30/31............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Andy Joksimovic



The Billies lost aheart-breaking playoffgame to Grand Island last year andfinished the season with a 7-2 record...The team suffered heavy graduationlosses along the lines but the skillpositions may be thebest in WNY... QBJoe Licata returnsafter his record-set-ting junior season...Kevin O’Connelland Phil Stasiak arebig weapons atWR... Dan Schaus(Sr) will return to start at OL while TJScamurra returns to start at C...Buddy Ammerman will be returningto start at LB and will also be a bighelp with the running game... TimLamar, who started as a freshman, isback at DE... Sam Hasan returns toanchor the defensive backfield...

Williamsville SouthBillies

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3...........Lake Shore................ 7:00

Sat., Sep. 11......... @ Grand Island.......... 2:00

Thur., Sept. 16......@ Amherst................. 6:00

Fri., Sept. 14....... Hamburg................... 7:00

Fri., Oct. 1............@ Iroquois.................. 7:00

Fri., Oct. 8...........Lafayette................... 2:00

Fri., Oct. 15..........@ WSeneca East........ 7:00

Oct. 22/23............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 29/30............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Buddy Ammerman

Wilson finished 5-4and qualified for theClass C playoffs in 2009... A solidgroup of returning players has bouyedhopes for another playoff run... PatWalch, a starter at TE and ILB, wasnamed a first-teamall-league player andis still just a junior...Cody Reimers, anall-league selection isback for his seniorseason at WR andDB... Seniors AdamRobbins (OT) andNick Seefeldt (C) are solid offensivelinemen... Cam Sidote (Jr) and JoeParrott (Sr) are returning to startingLB spots... Brandon Culverwell(ILB) and Jordan Thilk (DL) are alsoback in starting roles... Soph JustinSlago is fighting to win the startingQB position...

WilsonLakemen

2010 ScheduleFri., Sep. 3...........Grover Cleveland......7:00

Fri., Sep. 10......... @ Gowanda............... 7:30

Fri., Sept. 17....... Cassadaga Valley...... 7:00

Fri., Sept. 24....... @ Roy-Hart................ 7:00

Fri., Oct. 1...........Cleveland Hill........... 7:00

Sat., Oct. 9........... @ Newfane................ 2:00

Fri., Sept. 15........ @ Southwestern......... 7:30

Oct. 22/23............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Oct. 29/30............ Playoffs.....................TBA

Rushing: None.

Receiving: None.

Touchdowns: None.

Passing: None.



Fumbles: None.

Pat Walch

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D East Div All PF PA NextPortville......................0-0 1-1 41 25 vs FranklinvilleCattaraugus-LV.......... 0-0 0-2 17 71 vs ForestvilleFranklinville................0-0 0-2 68 41 at PortvilleEllicottville..................0-0 0-2 36 49 vs FrewsburgFrewsburg..................0-0 2-0 37 15 at EllicottvillePine Valley................. 0-0 2-0 45 31 at RandolphForestville.................. 0-0 1-1 47 27 at Catt-LVRandolph................... 0-0 1-1 30 13 vs Pine Valley

D West Div All PF PA NextMaple Grove.............. 0-0 1-1 14 18 at Silver CreekClymer....................... 0-0 2-0 46 34 vs ShermanPanama..................... 0-0 1-1 36 50 at WestfieldSherman.................... 0-0 1-1 26 41 at ClymerChautauqua Lake...... 0-0 1-1 67 55 at BroctonWestfield.................... 0-0 0-2 39 54 vs PanamaSilver Creek............... 0-0 2-0 51 16 vs Maple GroveBrocton...................... 0-0 2-0 51 16 vs Chaut Lake

M Martin AA Div All PF PA NextSt. Francis................. 0-0 2-0 63 34 at Union-EndicottSt. Joeʼs.....................0-0 1-1 68 87 at AquinasCanisius.....................0-0 0-2 8 69 vs OʼHaraTimon-St. Jude.......... 0-0 0-2 33 43 at Cent. Catholic

M Martin A Div All PF PA NextNichols.......................0-0 0-1 15 20 at JFKCardinal OʼHara.........0-0 1-1 35 59 at CanisiusSt. Maryʼs...................0-0 1-1 55 44 OPENNiagara Catholic........ 0-0 0-1 24 50 OPEN


AA North Div All PF PA NextNiagara Falls………... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at RiversideNorth Tonawanda...... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs Kenmore WestLockport…………....... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at StarpointKenmore West…....... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at North TonWilliamsville North..... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at Hutch TechRiverside.........…....... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs Niagara FallsHutch Tech................. 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs Wmsv North

AA South Div All PF PA NextOrchard Park….......... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs LancasterLancaster…............... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at Orchard ParkFrontier………............ 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs JamestownClarence…………...... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs IroquoisWest Seneca West.... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at BennettJamestown................ 0-0 0-0 00 00 at FrontierBennett...................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs WSen West

A North Div All PF PA NextNiagara Wheatfield.... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at Grand IslandSweet Home...…....... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs Kenmore EastMcKinley..........…....... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at Wmsv EastGrand Island..........… 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs Niagara WheatStarpoint.................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs LockportKenmore East……... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at Sweet HomeWilliamsville East...… 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs McKinley

A South Div All PF PA NextWilliamsville South..... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs Lake ShoreHamburg.........……… 0-0 0-0 00 00 at LafayetteIroquois...................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at ClarenceAmherst..................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs WSen EastWest Seneca East..... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at AmherstLake Shore.........…… 0-0 0-0 00 00 at Wmsv SouthLafayette.............…… 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs Hamburg

B North Div All PF PA NextAlbion......................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at NewfaneAlden......................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs TonawandaMaryvale.................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs Cleve HillMedina....................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at Lew-PortNewfane.................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs AlbionLew-Port.................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs MedinaTonawanda................ 0-0 0-0 00 00 at Alden

B Central Div All PF PA NextCheektowaga............. 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs South ParkDepew........................ 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs EastBurgard...................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at AkronSouth Park................. 0-0 0-0 00 00 at CheektowagaJFK............................ 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs NicholsAkron......................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs BurgardEast........................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at Depew

B South Div All PF PA NextEden......................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs DunkirkLackawanna.............. 0-0 0-0 00 00 at East AuroraEast Aurora................ 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs LackawannaDunkirk....................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at EdenOlean......................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at Bradford, Pa.Springville.................. 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs PioneerPioneer...................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at Springville

C North Div All PF PA NextWilson......................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs Grover CleveCleveland Hill.............. 0-0 0-0 00 00 at MaryvaleRoy-Hart...................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at GowandaGrover Cleveland......... 0-0 0-0 00 00 at WilsonGowanda..................... 0-0 0-0 00 00 vs Roy-Hart

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2009 League Standings

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Southwestern coach Jay Sirianni has led theTrojans to two straight NYS titles and 29 straightwins, the longest current streak in the state.


Player (Team) Att YardsFluellen (Lockport).................229 1,642Monacelli (Cass Valley)..........162 1,309Papa (Salamanca).................205 1,208Schuster (Frontier)................ 191 1,203Anderson (Orchard Park)...... 217 1,170Boberg (West Valley).............193 1,127LaLonde (Grand Island).........164 1,097Pringle (Canisius).................. 146 994Gayles (Nichols).....................156 977Meier (Wilson)....................... 148 955DiDomenico (Panama).......... 180 889Juda (Lancaster).................... 116 843Armeli (Falconer)................... 135 838Kloc (Iroquois)....................... 149 835Bermingham (Eden)...............112 829Clay (Maryvale)....................... 95 824Bomasuto (Dunkirk)...............140 816Asquith (Pioneer)...................129 809Rosenhahn (St. Joeʼs)........... 130 818Cory (Akron)...........................116 768Evanetski (Wmsv East)..........136 764Unverdorben (Portville).......... 111 756Neasman (Sweet Home.........112 745Gilbert (Albion).......................106 739Mistretta (Southwestern)........121 739Monroe (Jamestown).............134 739Huston (Alden)...................... 100 729Colvin (Amherst).................... 115 729Bursch (Southwestern)........... 81 701Jacobson (Frewsburg).............76 695Hemphill (Kenmore West)..... 106 694Heil (Clymer)..........................141 690Thomas (Cleve Hill)................ 85 677

2009 Section 6 Leader Board

Player (Team) TDFluellen (Lockport)..................... 19Monacelli (Cass Valley).............. 16Anderson (Orchard Park)........... 16Schuster (Frontier)......................16Bursch (Southwestern)...............15Reynolds (Chaut Lake)...............14Bermingham (Eden)....................14Pringle (Canisius)....................... 14LaLonde (Grand Island)..............14Boberg (West Valley)..................13Mistretta (Southwestern).............12

Receiving:Player (Team) Rec YardsStasiak (Wmsv South)............. 55 786Helms (Alden)..........................39 607Fitzhenry (Clarence)................ 38 408Baker (Wilson)......................... 37 618Pantling (Lancaster)................ 37 450Coppola (Wmsv South)........... 36 712Krempa (Wmsv South)............ 34 415Redden (St. Francis)............... 34 513Crawford (Kenmore East)........32 331Bouley (Kenmore West)...........31 370Raymond (Frewsburg).............30 394OʼConnell (Wmsv South)......... 29 339Cheatham (Lackawanna).........29 341Harrington (Alley-Lime)............27 466Bursch (Southwestern)............ 27 507Nesci (Orchard Park)...............25 397Kerr (St. Francis)..................... 25 332Kellner (Grand Island)..............25 387Monacelli (Albion).................... 25 324Folland (Ellicottville)................ 24 601Reynolds (Chaut Lake)............24 392Pollino (Jamestown)................ 23 319Barczykowski (Alden).............. 22 312Moore (St. Joeʼs)..................... 22 179Sweet (East Aurora)................ 21 497Nettles (Sweet Home)............. 21 329Gibney (Grand Island)............. 20 221Gilman (Lake Shore)............... 20 207Austin (Southwestern)............. 20 475

Six tied with 19.

RUSHING

RECEIVING

TOUCHDOWNSTOUCHDOWN PASSESPlayer (Team) TDLicata (Wmsv South).................. 33Sopak (Southwestern)................14Klock (Grand Island)...................13Gampietro (East Aurora)............ 12King (Alley-Lime)........................ 12McMahon (Sweet Home)............12Barrett (Wmsv North)..................10

5 tied with 9.

PASSING YARDSPlayer (Team) YardsLicata ( Wmsv South)............2,455Eman (Canisius)................... 1,538Sopak (Southwestern)...........1,387Lauricella (Clarence)............. 1,370Klock (Grand Island)............. 1,312Vincent (Wilson).................... 1,203

Player (Team) INTSweet (East Aurora)..................... 7Schwach (Lancaster)................... 7GCollins (Hamburg)..................... 5Rankie (Lockport)........................ 5Armeli (Falconer)......................... 5Schwan (Pioneer)........................ 5Beach (Randolph)........................ 5

INTERCEPTIONS

Player (Team) FRGregory (Frewsburg).................... 5Mendell (Randolph)...................... 4Kling (St. Maryʼs).......................... 4Coleman (Sweet Home)............... 4Engels (West Valley).................... 4

FUMBLE RECOVERIESFIELD GOALSPlayer (Team) FG (Lg) Benoit (Grand Island).................. 7 (40)Kane (Jamestown)........................ 5 (31)Reese (Orchard Park).................... 5 (42)Debbins (Lancaster)...................... 4 (28)Sweet (East Aurora).................. 3 (40)Secky (Maple Grove)......................3 (44)

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Grand Island coach Dean Santorio led the Vikings to the Class Achampionship game in Ralph Wilson Stadium last season.

WEEK 1Friday, September 3rdWest Seneca East @ Amherst, 6:00Niagara Falls @ Riverside, 7:00Kenmore West @ North Tonawanda, 7:00Hamburg @ Lafayette (All High), 7:00South Park @ Cheektowaga, 7:00Cleveland Hill @ Maryvale, 7:00Olean @ Bradford (Pa.), 7:00Jamestown @ Frontier, 7:30Lancaster @ Orchard Park, 7:30Lake Shore @ Williamsville South, 7:30Tonawanda @ Alden, 7:30Burgard @ Akron, 7:30East @ Depew, 7:30Lackawanna @ East Aurora, 7:30Pioneer @ Springville, 7:30Roy-Hart @ Gowanda, 7:30Grover Cleveland @ Wilson, 7:00St. Joeʼs @ Aquinas, 7:00Southwestern @ Falconer, 7:30Forestville @ Catt-Little Valley, 7:30Franklinville @ Portville, 7:30Frewsburg @ Ellicottville, 7:30Pine Valley @ Randolph, 7:30Panama @ Westfield, 7:30Chautauqua Lake @ Brocton, 7:30Maple Grove @ Silver Creek, 7:30Iroquois @ Clarence, 7:30Union Endicott @ St. Francis, 7:00Timon @ Central Catholic (OH), 7:00

Saturday, September 4thAllegany-Limestone @ Cass Valley, 1:30Sherman @ Clymer, 1:30Wmsville North @ Hutch Tech (Riv), 2:00W. Seneca West @ Bennett (All High), 2:00Kenmore East @ Sweet Home, 2:00Niagara-Wheatfield @ Grand Island, 2:00McKinley @ Williamsville East, 2:00Albion @ Newfane, 2:00Dunkirk @ Eden, 2:00Lockport @ Starpoint, 2:00Nichols @ JFK, 2:00Cardinal OʼHara @ Canisius, 2:00St. Maryʼs @ Niagara Catholic, 2:00Fredonia @ Salamanca, 7:30Medina @ Lew-Port, 7:30

WEEK 2Friday, September 10thCheektowaga @ JFK, 4:30Frontier @ West Seneca West, 7:00Lake Shore @ Iroquois, 7:00Lafayette @ West Seneca East, 7:00Akron @ South Park (Riverside), 7:00Hutch-Tech @ Pioneer, 7:00Nichols @ Grover Cleveland (All High), 7:00Batavia (5) @ Timon, 7:00Jamestown @ Lancaster, 7:30Newfane @ Tonawanda, 7:30Alden @ Medina, 7:30Maryvale @ Albion, 7:30Burgard @ Depew, 7:30Springville @ Lackawanna, 7:30Dunkirk @ Olean, 7:30Wilson @ Gowanda, 7:30Salamanca @ Southwestern, 7:30Allegany-Limestone @ Falconer, 7:30Randolph @ Cattaraugus-Little Valley, 7:30Portville @ Frewsburg, 7:30Franklinville @ Pine Valley, 7:30Clymer @ Westfield, 7:30Chautauqua Lake @ Silver Creek, 7:30St. Mary's @ Lew-Port, 7:30

Saturday, September 11thSt. John Baptist @ Canisius, 11:00 amMsgr. Farrell @ St. Joeʼs, 1:00Holy Trinity @ St. Francis, 1:00Brocton @ Sherman, 1:30Maple Grove @ Panama, 1:30Fredonia @ Cassadaga Valley, 1:30Xavier (OH) @ Cardinal OʼHara, 2:00Kenmore West @ Niagara Falls, 2:00North Tonawanda @ Lockport, 2:00Riverside @ Williamsville North, 2:00McKinley @ Kenmore East, 2:00Starpoint @ Niagara-Wheatfield, 2:00Sweet Home @ Williamsville East, 2:00East Aurora @ Eden, 2:00Royalton-Hartland @ Cleveland Hill, 2:00Williamsville South @ Grand Island, 2:00Buffalo East @ Bennett (All High), 2:00Amherst @ Hamburg, 7:00Ellicottvile @ Forestville at (S.Creek), 7:30Orchard Park @ Clarence, 7:30

WEEK 3Thursday, September 16thWilliamsville South @ Amherst, 6:00Wmsv East vs. Wmsv North @WS, 7:30

Friday, September 17thCardinal OʼHara @ Nichols, 4:30Niagara Falls @ North Tonawanda, 7:00Bennett @ Jamestown, 7:00Grand Island @ McKinley (Riverside), 7:00West Seneca East @ Lake Shore, 7:00Iroquois @ Lafayette (All High), 7:00Albion @ Cheektowaga, 7:00Frontier @ Hamburg, 7:00Cassadaga Valley @ Wilson, 7:00Canisius @ Timon, 7:00West Seneca West @ Orchard Park, 7:30Clarence @ Lancaster, 7:30Lew-Port @ Alden, 7:30Medina @ Tonawanda, 7:30Depew @ Akron, 7:30Olean @ Lackawanna, 7:30Eden @ Pioneer, 7:00Springville @ Dunkirk, 7:30Cattaraugus-Little Valley @ Ellicottville, 7:30Randolph vs. Forestville @ Silver Crk, 7:30Portville @ Pine Valley, 7:30Frewsburg @ Franklinville, 7:30Brocton @ Maple Grove, 7:30Panama @ Chautauqua Lake, 7:30Gowanda @ Fredonia, 7:30Grover Cleveland @ Allegany-Lime 7:30Salamanca @ Roy-Hart, 7:30Southwestern @ East Aurora, 7:30St. Maryʼs @ Batavia (5), 7:30

Saturday, September 18thRiverside @ Hutch-Tech (All High), 1:00Lockport @ Kenmore West, 2:00Kenmore East @ Niagara-Wheatfield, 2:00Sweet Home @ Starpoint, 2:00Maryvale @ Newfane, 2:00South Park vs. Burgard @ All High, 4:00JFK @ East (Johnny Wiley), 2:00Westfield @ Sherman, 1:30Silver Creek @ Clymer, 1:30Falconer @ Cleveland Hill, 2:00St. Joeʼs @ Bishop Kearney, 2:00Aquinas @ St. Francis, 7:00

WEEK 4Friday, September 24thNiagara Catholic @ Nichols, 4:30North Ton. @ Riverside (All High), 7:00Lancaster @ West Seneca West, 7:00Orchard Park @ Frontier, 7:30Niagara Wheat @ McKinley (Rʼside), 7:00Hamburg @ Williamsville South, 7:30Iroquois @ West Seneca East 7:00Newfane @ Alden, 7:30Tonawanda @ Albion, 7:30Lew-Port @ Maryvale, 7:00East @ Cheektowaga, 7:00Lackawanna @ Dunkirk, 7:30East Aurora @ Springville, 7:30Wilson @ Roy-Hart, 7:30Southwestern @ Allegany-Limestone, 7:30Fredonia @ Falconer, 7:30Portville @ Cattaraugus/Little Valley, 7:30Franklinville @ Randolph, 7:30Pine Valley @ Ellicottville, 7:30Frewsburg @ Forestville (S.Creek), 7:30Clymer @ Maple Grove, 7:30Westfield @ Chautauqua Lake, 7:30Silver Creek @ Brocton, 7:30Eden @ Gowanda, 7:00St. Maryʼs @ Bishop Kearney (5), 7:00Medina @ Akron, 7:30

Saturday, September 25thCleve Hill @ Grover (Riverside), 10 a.m.Hutch-Tech @ Lockport, 2:00Williamsville North @ Kenmore West, 2:00Clarence @ Bennett (All High), 1:00Grand Island @ Starpoint, 2:00Kenmore East @ Williamsville East, 2:00Amherst @ Lafayette (All High), 4:00JFK @ Burgard (Johnnie Wiley), 2:00Depew @ South Park (Riverside), 2:00Pioneer @ Olean, 7:30 p.m.Cassadaga Valley @ Salamanca, 7:30Sherman @ Panama, 1:30 p.m.Jamestown @ Niagara Falls, 2:00Lake Shore @ Sweet Home, 2:00Erie Cathedral Prep (PA) @ Canisius, 2:00St. Francis @ St. Joeʼs, 2:00Bishop Timon @ Cardinal OʼHara, 2:00

WEEK 5 Friday, October 1st Lockport @ Niagara Falls, 6:30 p.m.Ken West @ Hutch-Tech (Riverside), 7:00West Seneca West at Jamestown 7:00Bennett at Lancaster, 7:30Williamsville South at Iroquois, 7:00West Seneca East at Hamburg, 7:00Lafayette at Lake Shore, 7:00Albion at Lew-Port, 7:30Newfane at Medina, 7:30Maryvale at Tonawanda, 7:30Cheektowaga at Depew, 7:00Lackawanna at Pioneer, 7:00East Aurora at Dunkirk, 7:30Cleveland Hill at Wilson, 7:00Allegany-Limestone at Fredonia, 7:30Cassadaga Valley at Southwestern, 7:30Falconer at Salamanca, 7:30Catt-Little Valley at Franklinville, 7:30Ellicottville at Randolph, 7:30Forestville at Portville, 7:30Frewsburg at Pine Valley, 7:30Chautauqua Lake at Maple Grove, 7:30Sherman at Silver Creek, 7:30Brocton at Westfield, 7:30

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WEEK 5 (Continued) Friday, October 1st Springville at Alden 7:30Orchard Park @ Riverside (All High), 7:00South Park @ Bishop Timon-St. Jude, 7:00St. Francis @ Cardinal Mooney (OH), 7:00

Saturday, October 2ndNorth Tonawanda @ Wmsville North, 2:00Frontier @ Clarence, 2:00Williamsville East @ Grand Island, 2:00Kenmore East @ Starpoint, 2:00McKinley @ Sweet Home, 2:00Burgard vs. East (@ Johnnie B. Wiley), 2:00Akron @ JFK, 2:00Olean @ Eden, 2:00Gowanda @ Grover (Riverside), 2:00Panama @ Clymer, 1:30Amherst @ Niagara-Wheatfield, 2:00Roy-Hart @ Niagara Catholic, 2:00Canisius @ St. Joeʼs, 2:00Cardinal OʼHara @ St. Maryʼs, 2:00

WEEK 6Thursday, October 7th Niagara Catholic @ Cardinal OʼHara, 4:00

Friday, October 8th Hutch-Tech @ North Tonawanda, 7:00Lockport @ Riverside, 7:00Jamestown @ Clarence, 7:30Lancaster @ Frontier, 7:30Starpoint @ McKinley (All High), 7:00Iroquois @ Amherst, 6:00Lake Shore @ Hamburg, 7:00Lafayette @ Williamsville South, 7:30Alden @ Albion, 7:30Tonawanda @ Lew-Port, 7:30Medina @ Maryvale, 7:00Akron @ Cheektowaga, 7:00Dunkirk @ Pioneer, 7:00Olean @ East Aurora, 7:30Eden @ Springville, 7:30Grover Cleveland @ Roy-Hart, 7:30Salamanca @ Allegany-Limestone, 7:30Southwestern @ Fredonia, 7:30Pine Valley @ Catt-Little Valley, 7:30Franklinville @ Forestville (S.Creek), 7:30Randolph @ Frewsburg, 7:30Ellicottville @ Portville, 7:30Westfield @ Silver Creek, 7:30Burgard @ Lackawanna, 7:30W. Seneca West @ W. Seneca East, 7:30

Saturday, October 9th Bennett @ Orchard Park, 12:00 pmNiagara Falls @ Williamsville North, 2:00Sweet Home @ Grand Island, 2:00 Wmsville East @ Niagara-Wheatfield, 2:00Depew @ JFK, 2:00South Park vs. East @ All High, 2:00Gowanda @ Cleveland Hill, 2:00Falconer @ Cassadaga Valley, 1:30Chautauqua Lake @ Clymer, 1:30Brocton @ Panama, 1:30Maple Grove @ Sherman, 1:30Wilson @ Newfane, 2:00Aquinas @ Canisius, 2:00Cleveland Heights @ St. Joeʼs, 2:00Nichols @ St. Maryʼs, 2:00Kenmore West @ Kenmore East, 3 p.m.Timon @ St. Francis, 7:00

WEEK 7Friday, October 15th Niagara Falls @ Hutch-Tech (All High), 7:00Clarence at West Seneca West, 7:00Orchard Park at Jamestown, 7:00Amherst at Lake Shore, 7:00Hamburg at Iroquois 7:00Wmsville South at West Seneca East, 7:00Albion at Medina, 7:30Alden at Maryvale, 7:00East at Akron, 7:30JFK @ South Park (Riverside), 7:00Pioneer at East Aurora, 7:30Eden at Lackawanna, 7:30Ellicottville at Franklinville, 7:30Forestville at Pine Valley, 7:30Cattaraugus-Little Valley at Frewsburg, 7:30Randolph at Portville, 7:30Panama at Silver Creek, 7:30Clymer at Brocton, 7:30Westfield at Maple Grove, 7:30Sherman at Chautauqua Lake, 7:30Allegany-Limestone at Gowanda, 7:30Cleveland Hill at Salamanca, 7:30Depew at Lancaster, 7:30Dunkirk at Fredonia, 7:30North Tonawanda at Tonawanda, 6:00Wilson at Southwestern, 7:30

Saturday, October 16th Grover vs. Lafayette @ All High, 10 a.m.Bishop Timon @ Nichols, 1:00Roy-Hart at Cassadaga Valley, 1:30Riverside at Kenmore West, 2:00Williamsville North at Lockport, 2:00Frontier @ Bennett (All High), 2:00Grand Island at Kenmore East, 2:00Niagara-Wheatfield at Sweet Home, 2:00Starpoint at Williamsville East, 2:00Lew-Port at Newfane, 2:00Cheektowaga @ Burgard (Riverside), 2:00Falconer at Niagara Catholic, 2:00McKinley at St. Mary's, 2:00Bishop Kearney (5) @ Canisius, 2:00St. Joeʼs @ Cardinal OʼHara, 2:00Springville at Olean, 6:30St. Francis @ St. Ignatius (OH), 7:00

WEEK 8FRIDAY OCTOBER 22ndSection VI Playoffs TBASt. Joeʼs @ Stuebenville (OH), 7:00St. Maryʼs @ Bishop Timon, 7:00

Saturday, October 23rdSection VI Playoffs TBACanisius @ Walsh Jesuit (OH), 2:00St. Francis @ Cardinal OʼHara, 2:00Nichols @ Niagara Catholic, 2:00

WEEK 9Friday, October 29thSection VI Semifinals TBASt. Joeʼs @ Bishop Timon, 7:00Cardinal OʼHara @ Stubenville (OH), 7:00

Saturday, October 30thSection VI Semifinals TBASt. Francis @ Canisius, 2:00

WEEK 10Friday, November 6th @ Ralph WilsonMsgr. Martin Playoffs, TBASection VI Championships, TBA

Saturday, November 7th @ Ralph WilsonMsgr. Martin Playoffs, TBASection VI Championships, TBA

WEEK 11Thursday, November 12th @ Ralph WilsonMsgr. Martin Championships, TBA

Friday, November 13thNYS Playoffs: Section VI vs. Section V, TBA

Saturday, November 14thNYS Playoffs: Section VI vs. Section V, TBA

WEEK 12Friday, November 20thNYS Playoffs: Semifinals, TBA

Saturday, November 21stNYS Playoffs: Semifinals, TBA

WEEK 13Friday, November 27th @ Carrier DomeNYS Championships, TBA

Saturday, November 28th @ Carrier DomeNYS Championships, TBA

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It’s not the critic who counts.

Not the man who points out wherethe strong man stumbled or wherethe doer of deeds could have donethem better.

The credit belongs to the man marred by the dust and the sweat and the blood;

who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again and again...

...who at best knows,in the end, the triumphof high achievements and who, at the worst, if he fails at least fails while daring greatly,

so that his place will never be with those cold timid souls who know neither victory or defeat.

- Theodore Roosevelt

FootballWeeklyUpstate

Are You Game?


Longtime Section 6 Chairman Chuck Funke died onThursday after a three-month battle with cancer.

To say that Section 6 football lost a giant would be anunderstatement.

For Iroquois coach Frank Payne, Funkeʼs death hithard. In 1992, Payne was an assistant coach in theIroquois program and hoping to land a teaching jobsomewhere... anywhere.

“There was a teaching posi-tion open at Iroquois and Iapplied,” Payne said. “I had myPhys Ed certification but I didnʼtthink I would get the job.”

At that time, teaching jobswere difficult to find.

“I had subbed for three yearsand I was getting discouraged,”Payne said. “If I didnʼt get thisone I was going to go down toFlorida to look for job.”

Funke was the Principal atIroquois Middle School and wasalso the Physical EducationChairman for the district so heconducted Payneʼs interview.

“When I got home the phonewas ringing,” Payne said. “Itwas Chuck. He told me he wasvery happy to have a footballguy hired at Iroquois. Thatphone call changed my life.”

Payne never did go to Florida.“I met my wife at Iroquois, got two beautiful kids and a

job I love because of him,” Payne said.Payne interviewed for the head varsity job in 2000.“When I got the head job, it was unbelievable,” Payne

said. “One of my goals was to be like Chuck Funke. Tohave a passion for the game and the knowledge and skillto handle the job. He was a great administrator. He wasgenuine person. He was honest. His passion for footballand kids was unparalleled.”

Payne says that Funke did more for Section 6 footballthan anyone.

“Heʼs THE reason Section 6 football is where itʼs at,”Payne said. “He got the games at Ralph Wilson Stadium.He got the Billsʼ to host the combine. He got the Bills to

host the passing league. That was all Chuck.”Funke also had the foresight to start the bowl system...

a move that wasnʼt exactly popular at the time.“A lot of people balked at it,” Payne said. “Coaches,

parents and players didnʼt want to play the extra games.He established the bowls and he got all kinds of flack forit. People called it the ʻToilet Bowl.ʼ Some teams evenskipped the games.”

Payne says that Funke saw an enormous benefit fromthe Bowl Games.

“If you play two extra games, thatʼs 10 extra practicesfor the kids,” Payne said. “Itʼs not just varsity kids but itʼsfor the JV kids, too. Thatʼs 30 extra practices by the timea kid is a senior.”

Playing bowl games paid an immediate dividend forPayne and Iroquois.

“Iroquois had won only 19games all through the 1990s,”Payne said. “My first year ashead coach we went 7-3 andwon the A Bowl. That was ahuge thing for our program. Thenext year we went to theStadium.”

But Funkeʼs push for theextra games wasnʼt just aboutmaking football better...although that was a part of it.

“He saw it as an opportunityfor kids to play more football,”Payne said. “He just couldnʼtbelieve that there were coacheswho would opt out of a chancefor kids to play more football.”

The results of Funkeʼs per-sistence have been seen in theCarrier Dome the past two sea-sons.

“He stood strong on it,”Payne said. “Despite a lot of

people criticizing him, he stood strong. The result is eightstate championships in the last 2 years.”

Itʼs strangely fitting that Funke died on the day beforethe season opened.

“He wasnʼt going to wait until the middle of the seasonand distract everyone,” Payne said. “That just wasnʼtChuck. It was never about him.”

Reportedly, Section 6 has ordered stickers with the ini-tials “CJF” on them. Every team in Section 6 will wear thestickers on their helmets as a tribute to Funke.

“Every team,” Payne said. “Not just Iroquois but everyteam.”

Every team... an honor that may never be repeated.“He deserves that,” Payne said, “because his stamp is

on Western New York football forever.”

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