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February 20, 2021 Issue No. 32 FROM THE Sidelines The Official Publication of the New York State High School Football Coaches Association INSIDE: The 7th NYS Recruiting Watch List!

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Section III Section VII Section XII Kevin DeParde Bob Sutphen Alan Paturzo (Vice President) Football Coach, East Syracuse-Minoa HS Ticonderoga Central School Football Coach, Susan Wagner HS 6400 Freemont Road 99 Pine Springs Dr. Staten Island, NY 10314 East Syracuse, NY 13057 Ticonderoga, NY 12883 O: (718) 983-5190 • C: (917) 806-0231 O: (315) 434-3050 • C: (315) 254-5592 O: (518) 585-7400 • H: (518) 585-3620 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Arthur Newcombe Paul Sealy CHSFL Susan Wagner HS East Syracuse-Minoa HS Kevin M. Hanifan 1200 Manor Road 126 Sedgwick Road 35 Glen Brook Road Staten Island, NY 10314 Syracuse, NY 13203 Hicksville, NY 11801 C: (347) 424-3945 O: (315) 428-9928 • C: (315) 480-6100 cell: (516) 816-9647 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Section IV Section VIII Past President Steve Virkler (3rd Vice President) Joe Vito George Mangicaro Owego Free Academy Football Coach, Roosevelt HS 7170 Opal Drive 1 Sheldon Guile Blvd. 52 Franklin Street Liverpool, NY 13088 Owego, NY 13827 East Rockaway, NY 11518 C: (315) 447-3510 H: (607) 625-4709 • C: (607) 727-7199 O: (516) 345-7216 • H: (516) 593-1057 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Treasurer Jason Miller Rick Voight (Vice President) Bonnie Mangicaro Waverly HS PO Box 68 7170 Opal Drive 1 Frederick Street Point Lookout, NY 11569 Liverpool, NY 13088 Waverly, NY 14892 C: (516) 314-9271 C: (315) 447-3510 C: (607) 425-2777 H: (607) 598-2665 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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EXECUTIVE Field Level (with Jason French), Snap & Rise (with Erin Johnson) and Gamebreaker. We hope to see them all next year at Turning Stone. I also need to thank our executive committee for Director’s stepping up and helping us get the Virtual Clinic going within a short period of time. MESSAGE A special thanks to Greg Sirico and Bonnie By Lyle Dixon Mangicaro who organized all the speakers and handled all the registration and issues related to running a virtu- I would like to begin by hoping that everyone is well al clinic for the first time. and has survived all the craziness during the past year Thanks to Rob Currin for promoting our clinic and is finally ready to begin football on March 1st. through social media and Alan Paturzo for handling While it seems crazy that we will be playing football many of the introductions. in the spring this year, most of us are relieved that we Last but not least we would not have been able to are going to have a season at all. put on the clinic without the direction and support from And while there will be no NYS tournament, there Keith Grabowski and Ed Passino. will be local champions crowned. I have received feedback that our virtual clinic was One of the biggest disappointments for our organiza- the best of any virtual clinic held by any coaches orga- tion is that (just like all State Associations) we were not nization in the country. able to hold our in-per- We nailed it - and I’m son Coaches Clinic. proud of everyone that This annual gathering Our first Virtual Clinic helped us pull it off! at the Turning Stone In other news... it Resort is one of the best was a appears that the world is weekends of the year for starting to return to nor- football coaches across huge success... mal. We will have a foot- New York State. ball season this spring, The clinic sessions, ...and we hope to starting with the first the social gatherings and practices on March 1st. the awards banquet never have to do it again! While the off-season make for a tremendous will be a short one, we weekend for coaches. are beginning to make This year, the pan- plans to hold our annual demic forced us to try to hold a virtual clinic. When we NYS Combines, the Elite Showcase and the NYS 7-on- planned it, none of us had any idea how it would go. It 7 tournament. was a brand, new venture and there was simply noth- We are hoping to hold the Showcase and the NYS ing previous to compare it to. 7-on-7 Tournament on July 17, 2021. It turned out to be a huge success! Utica College, which has been very good to our However, despite the fact it was successful, we organization, will be undergoing some major construc- hope we never have to do it again... AND... we can not tion this summer, making their campus unavailable to wait to get back to Turning Stone next year! The 2022 us. clinic is already planned for February 3-5. We are hoping to hold our events at Cortland State I must thank the 70 speakers that we had over a this summer but talks are ongoing. four-day period. A special thanks to our four keynote We will keep everyone posted as plans come speakers: LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, Rutgers head together and we are hopefully able to hold a normal coach Greg Schiano, Alabama OL coach Kyle Flood event. (who is now the offensive coordinator at Texas) and Lastly, I would like to thank the Executive Committee Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson. for supporting me during my term as Executive Director As usual it is impossible to put on a successful clinic and wish Kevin DeParde good luck as he takes over as without the help of our sponsors. Thank you to the the new Executive Director. American Dairy Association (with Brenda Beltram), Kevin recently retired from East Syracuse Minoa Riddell (with Kyle Fenn), Pro Quick Draw (with Andy High School but remains the Head Varsity Football Bishoffs), Next Gen Prospects (with Marc Vittacore), Coach. 5 EARN RESPECT AND UP TO $40,000 IN BONUSES IF YOYOU QUALIFY.Y.

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By Mark Adair Ed Orgeron was the Keynote Speaker at the recent defensive line coach and was hired by Jimmy Johnson NYSHSFCA Coaches Clinic, which would normally be at the University of Miami in 1988. He stayed until 1992 held at the Turning Stone Resort in Oneida. and coached eight All-Americans, including NFL first- Orgeron said he was disappointed that he was not round draft picks Cortez Kennedy, Russell Maryland allowed to come to an and Warren Sapp. in-person clinic this Orgeron moved on year. to Syracuse where he “Hopefully, this virus was the defensive line will end soon and we coach under can get back to nor- Pasqualoni from 1995 mal,” he said. “I’d love to 1997. Orgeron to come up to Syracuse switched the SU and meet with all the defense from a 3-4 to high school coaches.” 4-3 scheme, turning Orgeron actually the Orange into one of spent three years in the more feared Syracuse as an assis- defenses in all of col- tant coach on Paul lege football. Pasqualoni’s staff. “I miss Syracuse,” “I had some trouble Orgeron said. “I don’t in Miami and I had to miss the winter weath- step away from coach- er but I miss Grimaldi’s ing for a year,” Orgeron restaurant.” said. “I’m still grateful Orgeron moved on that Coach Pasqualoni to USC in 1998 to take had faith in me. Paul a job as defensive line believed in me and res- coach and recruiting urrected my career.” coordinator. He stayed Orgeron has certain- at USC until 2004 ly made it to the pinna- when he left to take cle of a coaching the head coaching job career. He has coached at Ole’ Miss. with some of the Things didn’t go as biggest names in foot- he had hoped. He left ball and won games on after 3 seasons with a the biggest stages. Photo courtesy of LSU record of 10-25 and it “Jimmy Johnson, Ed Orgeron led LSU to the national championship in 2019. was at Mississippi that Pete Carroll and Paul Orgeron spoke to New York State high school coaches at the he had the biggest Pasqualoni were my recent NYSHSFCA Clinic in February. regret of his entire mentors,” Orgeron said. coaching career. “They were all incredible coaches and I learned a lot “I was a big, angry coach,” he said. “I made a huge from them.” mistake. I never let those kids know how much I loved Orgeron started his career as a graduate assistant at them and how much I cared about them. I said if I ever Northwestern (La.) State, his alma mater, in 1984. He got another chance I would make sure to let my players moved to McNeese State in 1985. He worked with the know how much I care about them.” defensive line at both schools before becoming an He said that this is crucial for today’s coaches. assistant strength coach at Arkansas for two years “It’s no longer a tough, angry Marine Corps on the (1986-87). football field,” he said. “It’s just not that way any more. Orgeron began to make a name for himself as a top See Orgeron on page 12 11 Orgeron continued from page 11 You lose kids if you do that to them.” will get noticed.” After Mississippi, Orgeron landed in the NFL with the He also said that coaches can’t worry about being New Orleans Saints for one season before returning to fired - because it happens frequently. USC in 2010 as the defensive coordinator. “Do a great job and you don’t have to worry about In 2015 he had a chance to return home and took a the next job,” Orgeron said. job at LSU as the defensive line coach and recruiting He also said that, no matter what level of football you coordinator. are in, some things remain the same. In 2016 he was named the head coach at LSU. “All players want discipline and structure,” he said. He has led LSU to 4 straight bowl games, culminat- “You coach your best player the hardest and you need ing with a national championship in 2019. The Tigers to elevate the room for everyone. Don’t coach from won the title with a 42-25 win over Clemson in the above, coach from within.” championship game. Orgeron said that, while he Orgeron knew from a very does demand structure and early age that he wanted to discipline, it has to be mixed be a professional football with compassion. coach. “If someone is in a hole, “I watched the games on throw them a rope, not a the TV with my dad,” he said. shovel,” he said. “Be positive. “We only had three channels Don’t bury someone who is and I sat on the floor and having a hard time.” watched with my dad. I knew He also said that assistant when I was 6 years old I coaches need to use technol- wanted to be a football ogy to teach their players. coach.” “You have to film every- Orgeron had several thing,” he said. “Games, pieces of advice for the high practices, drills, everything. school coaches watching on You need to create Good the internet. Tapes and Bad Tapes. You “If you really want to coach can use 20 plays on each football,” he said. “Don’t worry tape. The players individually about the money. The money watch them with their position will come later. My first coach- coach. Everyone has skills ing job was as a volunteer. they are really good at but Just concentrate on learning they need to see and learn as much as you can and the Photo courtesy of LSU about the ones they need to money will come later.” LSU coach Ed Orgeron spent three years in work on.” He aso spoke on the Syracuse with coach Paul Pasqualoni. Orgeron also said that importance of having great competition is incredibly assistant coaches. important. “Nothing will take the place of a great assistant “You have to compete at everything you do because coach,” Orgeron said. “Having great assistant coaches everything counts,” he said. “You have to have your is crucial for you and your program.” own style so be yourself. You have to create competi- Orgeron said that one of the most important things tion in practice every day. It’s healthy.” he has learned over the years is to do exactly as the Orgeron also said that many young coaches do not head coach asks. understand the importance of organization and detail. “If the head coach gives you a job, do it immediate- “When I was younger,” he said, “I wasn’t as detailed ly,” Orgeron said. “You have to have the mind set that as I needed to be.” it’s an honor to be asked to do something. The head Attention to detail on every job is crucial. coach has something important he needs done, and he “You need to focus,” he said. “If you chase two rab- trusts you to be the one to get it done.” bits, you catch none. Do one thing and then move on to Orgeron also said that when you do jobs immediately the next. Be organized, be detailed and have a plan. It and do them well, you will stand out. just doesn’t happen. You have to have a plan for your “Most people know what to do, few people do it,” he entire week. Have a new schedule for your players said. “You have to be disciplined. If you work hard you ready to go right after the game.” 12 Jersey Native Loves NYS

By Mark Adair

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano returned to the Despite dealing with the Covid pandemic, Schiano led the NYSHSFCA Clinic this winter, although in a virtual appear- Knights to a 3-6 season while playing only Big Ten games. ance due to the Covid pandemic. The three Big Ten wins were more than Rutgers had won in Schiano was the keynote speaker for the 2020 Clinic and the previous three seasons combined. enthralled the coaches “We have always that crowded into the heavily recruited New room to listen to him York State,” Schiano said. speak. “Some of the greatest Schiano is in his sec- players in school history ond stint as the head have come from New coach at Rutgers. He pre- York State. Olakunle viously led the program Fatukasine is of the best from 2001 to 2011, and linebackers in the Big Ten turned the Scarlet Knights and he came from Grand into consistent winners Street in New York. after years of being one of Christian Izien, a defen- the worst major college sive back with 4 intercep- football programs in the tions this year, came from country. Erasmus Hall.” Schiano was born and Additionally, Aron grew up in Wyckoff, New Cruickshank, who starred Jersey, and attended at Erasmus Hall, left Ramapo High School, Wisconsin to transfer where he was a 190- home to Rutgers and pound LB for the Raiders. earned first-team All- After high school, American honors as a Schiano played LB at kick returner. Bucknell and was a 3- “I am grateful to the year letterman for the high school coaches in Bison. In his junior year, New York because they he led the team with 114 are fueling our program.” tackles and was named to This year, Schiano the All-Conference team. spoke about the effect of In his senior year, he was “culture” on the Rutgers named team captain, and program. was also named to the “Honestly, I think the Sporting News Pre-sea- most overused word in son All-America Team. both business and foot- Schiano began his ball is ‘culture’,” Schiano Photo courtesy of Rutgers coaching career in 1988 said, “There is too much as an assistant coach Rutgers coach Greg Schiano returned to speak to NYS high talk of culture. But it’s back at Ramapo High school coaches at the recent NYSHSFCA Clinic in February. also the single thing you School. Schiano is in his second stint as head coach at Rutgers. can do to change your After one season, he won-loss record.” moved to Rutgers where he served as a graduate assistant. Schiano says that his idea of building a culture in a football In 1990, he took the same position at Penn State, and later program come from his own father. served as the defensive backfield coach there from 1991 until “My dad made homemade wine,” Schiano said. “I was a 1995. From 1996 to 1998, Schiano was an assistant coach in young kid and I went to put a big handful of white raisins in the NFL with the Chicago Bears. For his first two seasons the wine. He said something in Italian and then said, ‘too there, he was a defensive assistant, and then was promoted much good is no good.’ That’s also true in football. We can’t in his third and final season with the Bears to defensive back- flood these players minds with stuff. We need to keep it sim- field coach. ple.” Schiano’s return to Rutgers was announced on December Schiano says that building a culture should be focused on 1, 2019. Just 10 weeks later, the world shut down and just a few basic concepts. Schiano’s first recruiting season was basically cancelled. See Schiano on page 14 13 Schiano continued from page 13 “The human mind can only handle three things at a time,” Preparation is the first thing that must be accomplished he said, “after that, you start to overload. We teach everything every week. in our program using the Law of 3.” “There is no substitute for Preparation,” Schiano said. “We Schiano says that the first thing Rutgers players learn may not be the best team or coaches, but I guarantee we will when they arrive on campus is F.A.M.I.L.Y. - the Scarlet be the best-prepared.” Knights motto. Schiano actually has an Organizational Bible that he fol- “It means Forget About Me, I Love You,” Schiano said. lows in game preparation. “Love is simple. You are doing things you don’t want to do to “Now it’s actually on an I-pad,” he said, “but we used to support the people you care about. That includes your wife, use a three-ring binder. We have an organizational Bible that your kids, your players and your coaches. We need a group has chapters on drills, schemes and situations. You can go of young men that put the team right to your tackling drill notes, first.” right to your game situational Schiano says that each player play calling notes.” has to be able to trust that his Schiano’s next catch phrase teammates are always working is Swarm-and-Finish. for the betterment of the team. “You need to Swarm on “Trust is the hardest thing to defense and Finish on offense,” build and easiest thing to lose,” Schiano said. “On defense, we Schiano said. “You have to say want 11 guys swarming to the what you are going to do and football while doing that through then do what you say you are your responsibility on the play. If going to do. You have to under you are in the C-Gap, you need promise and over deliver.” to swarm to the football through Trust is built through honesty. the C-Gap.” “If I have to ask the perfect Schiano says that Finishing question to get an honest answer on offense includes all 11 play- from a player,” Schiano said, “we ers on every play. recruited the wrong guy. If I have “You need to finish your job,” to spell out, ‘don’t put your hands Schiano said. “If it’s your job to on a woman, don’t do drugs, don’t block a linebacker, we need you get involved with stealing,’ than to finish blocking the linebacker. we recruited the wrong guys.” Don’t hit him and stop driving. Once the idea of F.A.M.I.L.Y. Finish the block.” is implemented, Rutgers players Schiano says that focusing on focus on the word CHOP. finishing each play will show div- “When you are chopping down idends quickly. a tree,” Schiano said. “You need “When the kids give a relent- mental and physical toughness less effort,” Schiano said, “they and you need the persistence to Photo by Mark Adair begin to play at a different speed.” do it over and over again.” Greg Schiano has been a frequent speaker at the The third key for Schiano is Schiano says that if he can fill simply ‘The Ball.’ NYSHSFCA Clinic. his roster with players that buy “The ball IS the program,” into this mantra, he doesn’t need to post a list of rules in the Schiano said. “What does that mean? When you have the locker room. football, you need to realize that you have the entire program “We don’t have any team rules,” Schiano said. “Those in your hands. If you drop the football, you just dropped the things take care of every rule I can think of. We want honest hopes and dreams of every other guy in our program.” guys, who are trustworthy and who will do the right thing over Schiano says that taking care of the ball on offense and and over and over.” taking it away on defense is the biggest determinant to win- Once the off-the-field-character is learned, Schiano moves ning football games. into on-the-field attitudes, which, again, involves three things. “The single biggest statistic to winning and losing is “The three things we use for football is Preparation, turnovers,” he said. “In 2020, we went from 126th in the Swarm-and-Finish, and The Ball,” Schiano said. “Just three nation to 22nd in the nation in turnover margin. We improved ideas that are most crucial for a successful program.” in every single turnover category there is, including finishing Schiano learned how important Preparation is from some 2nd in the nation in fumbles recovered. That’s not by acci- of the biggest coaching names in the country. dent. We focus on turnovers every day.” “I’ve been around a lot of great coaches that taught me Schiano actually insists on using Ball Disruption and Ball how to organize,” Schiano said. “Dave Wannstadt told me to Security drills every single day. keep it simple and keep kids motivated. I thought I recruited “It takes 3 minutes to do the drill and we do it every single hard until I worked for Urban Meyer. Every day of my life, I day,” Schiano said. “Guys never know when we will do it, but still use things I learned from Joe Paterno.” they know we will do it every day.” 14 Clawson Comes Home

By Mark Adair

Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson made another coach at Wake Forest later that year. appearance for the NYSHSFCA Clinic. Now, Clawson has succeeded at a place that was not Clawson, who speaks at the NYS Clinic almost every exactly a football power. He has taken the Demon Deacons year, had to appear on camera due to the virtual event. to 5 straight bowl games, something no other Wake Forest “I have never said ‘no’ coach has done. to this clinic,” Clawson At this year’s NYS said. “I still have many Clinic, Clawson spoke friends all across NYS.” about the RPO Series to Clawson was born in the coaches watching at Youngstown, NY, just a home. few minutes from the “The RPO is not Canadian border and a something we dabble short drive to Niagara in,” Clawson said, “This Falls. He played football isn’t an aspect of our and basketball at offense... this is our Lewiston-Porter High offense.” School. Clawson says that Clawson loves the the RPO is simply a dif- fact he has roots in ferent version of the old Western New York. Triple Option offenses. “I take great pride that “Our entire offense is I was born and raised in based on RPO,” he said. New York State,” he “The offense really isn’t said. “I grew up as a much different than the coach in New York Triple Option or the State.” Wishbone. It’s definitely After high school, ride-and-decide football.” Clawson played DB at Clawson says he Williams College in made the change to an Massachusetts. RPO offense out of He then returned to necessity. NYS and earned his “The defensive Master’s Degree from coaches got a lot SUNY Albany. smarter,” he said. “I was a grad assis- “Especially with the tant at Albany,” Clawson zone blitz. We would said. “I was working for Photo courtesy of Wake Forest see 6 defenders in the the great Dr. Bob Ford. box but we were running Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson was born and raised in He was a great coach, plays into bad looks. Western New York, just minutes from Niagara Falls and the mentor and a legend. So About 5 years ago we Canadian border. many people got their made a philosophical start under Coach Ford.” change to our offense.” Clawson received his first full-time coaching job at the Clawson says that the RPO, if it’s done right, will allow University at Buffalo. His first head coaching job was at the offense to take advantage of an open receiver on the other end of the state at Fordham in the Bronx. almost every play. “My recruiting area was from Section 6 all the way to “You can react to any change after the snap of the foot- NYC all those years,” Clawson said. “I made a ton of ball,” he said. “It helps you control the extra defender in friends all over New York State. the box and it allows you to incorporate a lot of different As a head coach, Clawson led Fordham and later plays into one offensive call.” Richmond to FCS playoff berths in the early 2000s. He led Just like with the old Triple Option offenses, the defense Bowling Green to a Mid-American Conference title in actually determines where the ball will go each play. 2013, which led to the opportunity to become the head See Clawson on page 16 15 Clawson continued from page 15 “It could end up being a run, a cepts” to the RPO offense, according also become a weapon, especially in screen or play-action pass,” Clawson to Clawson. close to the goal line. said. “You just never want to run a “All we are doing is counting num- “We’ll try to get our QB on the bad play or a negative play.” bers,” Clawson said. “If there are 6 perimeter on a naked bootleg,” There are many other benefits to defenders in the box, Clawson said. the RPO. we run. If there are 7 “We use it in “It decreases the amount of time in in the box, we throw a condensed situ- pass protection so it cuts down on screen pass.” ations. We also sacks,” Clawson said. “Our sacks The screen pass is have a bootleg have been cut in half. This offense the 'added dimension’ pass but with makes it hard for a defensive lineman to the old Triple Option three levels of to tee off.” offenses. WRs against Clawson said that the RPO can “We have a system the defense.” also serve as a time-consuming, of screens that we run Finally, the grind-it-out offense. outside of that extra QB can actually “On every play, if we can block 6 defender,” Clawson become the 7th defenders, we can run on that play,” said. “It’s a 3-man blocker after Clawson said. “Almost every time we screen pass. If we can handing off to run the ball, we also have a chance to get the ball into some the RB. pass for a big play.” space, it’s a 4-or-5 yard “Your QB Everything is determined at the snap. play and sometimes it’s can block the “We’ll block the 6 guys in the a nice 8-yard play.” edge defender,” block,” Clawson said. “The QB has to If the defense Clawson said. read who is going to be the 7th rotates coverage after “He just hands defender in the block. Sometimes we the snap, another area it off and can use a false cadence to try to opens up downfield. Photo courtesy of Wake Forest become the 7th undress the defensive rotation and “If they drop a 7th Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson blocker.” find out who will be the 7th player in defender into the box coached at Buffalo, Albany and While he the block. We can go really fast or after the snap,” Fordham in NYS. talked about really slow just to change things up.” Clawson said, “we seven different There are actually seven “con- can throw an immediate hitch at the attack packages with the RPO, sidelines against soft-coverage. We Clawson says that teams would bene- might want to throw a slant when they fit from using any of the packages. guard against the screen.” “You can use one of those con- No matter where the defense tries cepts, three of them, or all seven,” he to cover, there will be an area with said. “We’ve had the best, most pro- open space for the offense. ductive offense the last 3 years in “We can have our wideouts run Wake Forest history using the RPO.” routes behind the safety as another Clawson also says that players on way of creating space,” Clawson said. the high school level will find the “We can throw a post pass, run the offense easy to grasp. ball or throw a screen on the play. It’s “You can absolutely implement this really triple-option football but, with on the high school level,” Clawson the RPO, we also have the option of said. “This allows the OL to get really going deep.” good at blocking for your 4 core run- The RPO also allows the RB to be ning plays. We throw 30 times a a 5th receiver or stay in and block. game and on 25 of those plays we “If your running back can block the will actually be run blocking.” extra defender in the box, then your The OLs do not have to pass block QB becomes a runner,” Clawson said. for long. If the defense tries to blitz, the run- “It’s a lot of very easy, high-per- ning back can stay in to pass block. centage completions of 4 and 5 Photo courtesy of Wake Forest “That way, we can have a QB run yards,” Clawson said. “The offense Dave Clawson has led Wake Forest or still be able to pass a hitch-and-go. never has to account for the 7th to five straight bowl games. We have 4 different plays that are defender. You are always running the built in to each snap.” play to a space in which that 7th guy Running a bootleg with the QB can is not there.” 16 Building A Culture By Mark Adair

Eric Rupp has been a varsity head coach for just 4 sea- do I gain the edge over the competition?” sons - and has won 4 straight Section 6 Class AA titles. The Rupp says that successful programs need to do more than Legends have posted a record of 37-3 in Section 6 games. train physically. “We have won 484 games in our history,” Rupp said. “We’ve “Everybody trains their body,” Rupp said, “but your body had some very good foot- will only go as far as your ball players but we had mind can take it. We only won two sectional needed to concentrate on titles in all that time.” motivating our players to Lancaster, then known get better.” as the Redskins, had won Rupp said that, at the titles in 1988 and 1999. high school level, even But the program went ordinary kids can become through some turbulence outstanding players. just a few years ago. “About 90 percent of The Redskins failed to football is what you do win a playoff game in Saturday through three straight years. Thursday,” Rupp said. In 2014, the community “What you believe and went through an angry how you behave deter- debate over changing the mines your attitude and school’s nickname from effort. With coaching, you Redskins to Legends. don’t get the team that Rupp was named the you want, you get the head coach in 2016. team that you build.” When he accepted the Rupp says that mak- job, he thought of some- ing a change requires a thing that his own high total commitment from school coach had taught the head coach and his him. staff. “Leadership is not “Your core beliefs are something that you do to not just a bunch of people,” Rupp said. “It’s quotes,” Rupp said. “Kids something you do for peo- will hear a quote but they ple.” won’t really grasp it until And since the day they see you live it.” Rupp took the head- Actually living the phones, the Legends fancy quotes will answer have been the top public the biggest question a school program in Photo by Mark Adair coaching staff will face. Western New York. “How do we get every- Lancaster coach Eric Rupp (center) has won four straight In addition to the 4 body going in the same straight Section 6 titles, Section 6 titles. In 2019, he shared the trophy with his father direction?” Rupp said. the Legends have played (left) and his high school head coach Len Jankiewicz. “How do we develop in one NYS title game at habits that will allow us to the Carrier Dome, losing to 2-time defending champion Troy. transcend our physical limits?” Rupp says that his teams have been winning despite not Rupp said that the all-important ‘Culture’ starts with a having an abundance of natural talent. Mission Statement. “We’ve had some outstanding football players,” Rupp said, “You need your Mission Statement and three core values,” “but just one scholarship player. We aren’t a real football fac- he said. “Everything MUST come back to these ideas or you tory. We have a lot of good, smart kids. It’s our culture that are wasting your time.” makes the difference.” Lancaster’s mission statement is simple. Rupp says that his teams’ off-the-field performance is why “We want to be the best public high school team in Class the Legends win on the field. AA in all of New York State,” Rupp said. “We set the bar really “We win by things other than Xs and Os,” Rupp said. high because nobody rises to low expectations.” “Everybody in Class AA is talented and well-coached. So how See Rupp on page 18 17 Rupp continued from page 17 But building champion players is only connection with each player, it is a cru- competition. It brings out the best in the first step for Rupp. cial part of building the program. everyone. If you’re not a starter, you “We want to build champions for life “Kids are becoming less social,” have the opportunity to win a starting through football,” Rupp said. “We want Rupp said. “Kids are on social media job every Tuesday.” to prepare our kids to be successful and video games and they’re not con- No players job is ever ‘safe.’ doctors, business owners and fathers.” necting with real people “If you Rupp says that he sets the bar high as much. They need to become lazy and off the field, too. do team activities think you’ve “Our school’s last three valedictori- together. Team meals, arrived,” Rupp ans have been football players,” he or maybe a cooking said, “that’s said. “Thats something we are really competition within the when you are proud of.” team, are a good way to going to get Rupp also says that coaching foot- get together.” passed and ball must be a year-round passion. Anything positive is someone will “Relationships are built 364 days a welcome. take your job.” year,” he said. “You can’t call someone “Kids have had so Rupp says on the one day that you need them. You much negativity this the constant need to be together all the time. You year,” Rupp said. “They competition for must be intentional about building rela- have lost a lot. Any pos- jobs makes tionships. People don’t care how much itive thing you can do as everyone better. you know until they know how much a team is a good thing, “You have to you care. They want to follow someone especially now.” push yourself on who is real, not someone who is right all Leadership from the a daily basis,” he the time.” coaching staff is impor- said. “Great Rupp says he tries to connect with tant - and especially leaders continue every player at least once a day. crucial during the pan- to improve and “We try to connect with every player demic craziness. don’t allow medi- Photo by Mark Adair both physically and verbally,” Rupp said. “Most people need ocrity to set in.” “We give them a fist bump, a shoulder to be motivated,” Rupp Lancaster coach Eric Rupp has Wednesday, tap or a high-5 but you need physical said. “Almost 80% of posted a record of 37-3 in Section the game plan connection. We also want a verbal con- people are not intrinsi- 6 games in the last four years. begins to come nection with them each day.” cally motivated. In soci- into focus. Rupp says that however small the ety in general, people are OK with set- “We go back to uppers and just work ting low goals and are satisfied with on perfecting the game plan,” Rupp reaching those low goals. We want to said. “Thursday is very little teaching.” dream it and achieve it. And it’s really After each Friday’s game, a new hard to achieve what you don’t believe.” week starts on Sunday. And the work Rupp says expectations of players is and effort doesn’t stop at the end of the the first thing they learn in the program. season. “You start with expectations,” Rupp “You can’t cheat the game of foot- said. “You state what you want in the ball,” Rupp said. “It won’t give you any- end and work backwards. It’s important thing that you haven’t worked for.” to have daily expectations. Kids need to Rupp says that building relationships be engaged every day of the week.” also extends to your future players. Rupp says that each day is mapped “We have a VERY strong relationship out in detail for his players. with our Lancaster Youth program,” “A goal without a plan is nothing Rupp said. “We want to build the rela- more than a wish,” he said. tionship from the time they are 8 years Rupp starts each week on Sunday old. Kids have a lot of other opportuni- when every player gets a fresh start. ties now so you really need to be “We post a new depth chart every recruiting your own kids.” single Monday,” Rupp said. “Maybe a Rupp hosts a summer camp for the kid is a starter but everyone knows that youth league players. it is only a 7-day appointment. Our “We have a large youth camp that is depth chart changes all the time.” coached by our varsity players,” Rupp Photo by Mark Adair Each week, every player on the team said. “If you start working with the kids Lancaster coach Eric Rupp has has a chance to earn a starting role in when they are 16 years old, it’s too late. won the Section 6 Class AA title the upcoming game. More than 80 percent of the players in “Tuesday is our only fully-padded our program played youth football for us for four straight seasons. practice,” Rupp said. “Tuesday is about so we need to work with them early on.” 18

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About our Watch List... In January of 2014, the NYS Football What does this list mean? Coaches Association embarked on an This list does not mean a single player ambitious project. named will receive a scholarship to play We wanted to publish a “Recruiting football. In fact, most of the kids on this list Watch List” for high school players from will not play football after high school - at across New York State. any level, never mind earn a Division I foot- We hoped to accomplish two things with ball scholarship. our list. The fact is, New York State had just 34 First, we wanted to create some excite- players earn scholarships to play football ment about high school football - create last year. So, this is not a list of 4- and 5- some “buzz”, so to speak. For almost a star recruits. century, the “Hot Stove Talk” has generated excitement It is simply a list of players that, right now, are talent- about baseball in the dead of winter. Talk about the NFL ed enough to be looked at by college coaches... and Draft comsumes fans of the NFL in April. Campuses nothing more. across the country hold spring football games. This is a guide to help college coaches get started in We thought that we could do the same for high requesting film, doing their background checks and school football. making inquiries about grades on players that might be The second thing we wanted to accomplish was to able to play for them. get our kids names out into the public so that If my player is not college coaches will Hopefully, on the list, does that take a look at them. mean he’s not good Let’s be honest... college coaches enough to play col- New York State lags far lege football? behind Texas, Florida will find our Not necessarily. and Ohio when it comes It means that right to getting football schol- Recruiting Watch List now, he is not being arships - or even expo- recruited. But, some sure - for our own kids. a help in finding players kids grow an incredible We thought that if we amount between their could just get a “semi- from our state. freshman and sopho- official” list into the more years. Kids can hands of the college start hitting the weight coaches, it would help room. Kids can start them in their pursuit of kids that have the talent to play working hard at camps. Some kids, who are less than after high school. impressive as sophomores, surprise everyone during The approach has changed somewhat since we their junior season and become stand outs. started - we now release this list in August as a “pre- The best advice a player could get is... if you are not view” of the coming season. And the Covid Pandemic on the list this year, work hard so you can be on the list will mean we publish TWO lists this year. next year. Inside this issue of From The Sidelines, is our 7th Watch List. We have listed every high school football How did we go about getting the information? player who was nominated to be on the New York An email was sent to every high school football Recruiting Watch List. coach in the state. We included the Athletic Director in On this Watch List are the names of more than 1,500 the email. The email was followed-up with a 2nd email. players from schools from across the state. These are If your school is not listed, it’s because neither the kids that college football coaches should take a look at. school’s coach or Athletic Director replied to our We have broken the list down into geographical sec- inquiries. tions and broken them down further by school. Kids are We have listed every nominated player from 9th listed by position with their heights, weights and their grade to the 12th grade. Hopefully, college coaches will current graduation year. find our Recruiting Watch List helpful in finding players Eligible players include incoming freshman, sopho- from our state. mores, juniors and seniors. 21 New York State Recruiting Watch List Rye Neck Lansingburgh Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) (x-x, xxx... 2021) Section QB-FS-Ath... Evan Falco (6-3, 205... 2021) * OL-RB-DE... Izayah Bashford 1 WR-DB... Anthony Gavin (x-x, xxx... 2021) Suffern WR-DB... Daniel Riley (x-x, xxx... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Kaleb Tucker (x-x, xxx... 2021) *** Elite prospect OL-DL... Eric Genua (6-1 250... 2021) RB-DE... Xevi Wilson (x-x, xxx... 2021) ** D-1 scholarship prospect; RB-LB... Johnny Chau (5-10, 200... 2021) RB-LB... Jeffrey Dence (x-x, xxx... 2022) * top D-2/3 prospect; OL-DL... Jimmy Lee (6-0, 260... 2021) QB-DB... Andrew Lyman (x-x, xxx... 2022) a-academic standout TE-LB... Michael Wilmott (x-x, xxx... 2022) Valhalla WR-DB... Logan Hardt (x-x, xxx... 2023) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) RB-DB... Makai Payne (x-x, xxx... 2023) Byram Hills WR... Rasean Melvin (6-4, 200... 2021) * TE-LB... John Sencer (x-x, xxx... 2023) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Ath... Mahari Davis (6’2” 180... 2021) * OL-DL... Jonah Aguir (x-x, xxx... 2023) WR-TE-LB... Steven Franco (6-3, 197... 2021) *** QB... Mike Dawson (5-11, 175... 2022) a RB-LB... Matt Weiler (5-11, 210... 2021) ** LaSalle OL-LB-DE... Eli Ratzan (6-1, 210... 2021) ** Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) FB-TE-LB... Ryan Abatemarco (5-10, 185... 2021) LB... Eddie McDonough (5-11, 217... 2021) OL-LB-P-K... Daniel Ahern (6-0, 195... 2021) WR-DB... Brady Fenton (5-10, 175... 2021) OL-DL... Julian Carnevale (6-2, 213... 2021) RB-LB... Colden Ottati (5-10, 195... 2021) * RB-DB-PR... Jack Tillinger (5-9, 180... 2021) Section Ath... Bo Catherwood (6-0, 205... 2021) * K-P... David Gold (5-7, 144... 2021) 2 WR-DB... Nassir Young(5-10, 180... 2021) * OL-DL... Liam Bruskewicz (5-10, 205... 2021) TE... Toby Geddis (6-2, 210... 2021) OL... Nick Ferrante (6-4, 285... 2021) OL... Hunter Spitanly (6-5, 290... 2022) QB-SS... Hayden Fruhling (6-0, 180... 2021) *** Elite prospect OL... Blessing Jackson (6-4-300... 2022) ** ** D-1 scholarship prospect; QB... Eddie Yamin(6-3, 190... 2022) ** Clarkstown North * top D-2/3 prospect; Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) a-academic standout Schalmont OG-TE-ILB... Adam Lenn (6-0, 195... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) HB-SS... Mike Farnan (5-9, 180... 2021) Amsterdam QB-S... Trent Randle (5-10, 150... 2021) *** TB-OLB... Cameron Lee (5-11, 195... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) RB-DE-DB... Rodney Parker (6-3, 220... 2021) *** HB-CB... Jared Katz (5-8, 165... 2021) RB-WR-DB... Josiah Newborn (5-9, 160... 2021) * OL-DL... Carson Messemer (6-3, 255... 2021) **a TB-OLB... Eric Gilzeane (5-11, 180... 2021) OL-DE... James Shatas (6-7, 250... 2021) **a OL-LB... Logan DeFillips (5-10, 205... 2021) OT-DT... Stephen Wright(6-2, 240... 2021) QB... Tommy Ziskin (6-0, 160... 2021) *a WR-DB... Ethan Coom (6-0, 180... 2021) ** OT-DT... Nick Olsen(6-0, 215... 2021) WR-DB... Xavier Acevedo (5-7, 147... 2022) OL-LB... Nick Fiebka (5-10, 205... 2021) TE-DE... Nick Chykhun (6-2, 210... 2021) FB-LB... Garrett McHeard (6-0, 240... 2022) a WR-S... Max Pratt (6-4, 165... 2022) QB-FS... Lex Mazilia (5-9, 155... 2021) OL-DT... Christian Robinson (6-0, 290... 2022) * H-Back-OLB... Sean Willis (5-10, 185... 2022) HB-OLB... Kenny Louden (5-9, 160... 2021) OL-DT... Alex Simon (6-0, 260... 2022) * WR-DB... Michael Motyka (5-9, 165... 2022) C-DT... Brian Bordas (5-11, 200... 2021) WR-DB... Louie Gonzalez (5-8, 150... 2023) OL-DL... Gabriel Rybicki (6-1, 265... 2022) RB-DB... Ceasar Thompson (6-1, 170... 2023) OL-DL... Rocco Whipple (6-2, 250... 2024) Hendrick Hudson QB-RB-LB... Cole Perry (5-9, 175... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-DB... Darius Green (6-0, 170... 2022) QB... Jay Biondi (6-3, 180... 2022) * Bethlehem RB-DB... Cole Contompasis (5-8, 165... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) New Rochelle ILB... Evan Pastino (5-10, 190... 2021) Scotia-Glenville Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Hunter McAuliffe (6-0, 240... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-OLB... Jaheim Gregory (6-3, 170... 2021) Ath-OLB... Joey Harvey (5-9, 190... 2021) WR-TE-LB... Antonio Cianfarani (x-x, xxx... 2021) TB-LB... Jason Irizarry (5-10, 195... 2021) TE-LB... Frank Haight (6-2, 185... 2021) WR-CB... Izaiah McLaughlin (x-x, xxx... 2021) TB-SS... Colin Jennings (5-9, 170... 2021) OL... Ryan Tepliyzky(5-10, 220... 2021) H-TE-LB... Cole Holstein (x-x, xxx... 2021) OL-DL... Nate King (6-3, 290... 2021) P... Tom Fronk(5-9, 160... 2021) Ath-LB... Gavin Van Hoesen (x-x, xxx... 2021) DE... Isaiah Massey (6-2, 215... 2021) ILB... Greg Sanchez (5-10, 185... 2021) RB-CB... Decillius Blankenship (x-x, xxx... 2021) RB-DB... Gary Phillips (5-9, 165... 2021) K-P... Micah Hughes (x-x, xxx... 2021) WR-OLB... Kaden Smith (6-2, 170... 2021) WR-DB... Jake Carusone(x-x, xxx... 2021) RB-DB... Jason Vargas(6-1, 165... 2021) Glens Falls RB-LB... Solomon Darden (5-8, 190... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Shaker Ath-UT...Aalijah Sampson (5-8, 145... 2021) ** Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pleasantville QB-DB... Noah Girard (5-11, 150... 2021) OL... Anthony Schrom (6-5, 270... 2023) ** Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-DB... Aiden Hirsch (5-11, 158... 2021) RB... Porter Ninstant (5-9, 170... 2022) ** OL-DL... Joe Alesawy (6-4, 215... 2023) WR-DB... Jackson Brand (5-8, 160... 2021) WR-DB... Sean Gilday (5-10, 165... 2022) a LB-FB... Michael Balducci (5-10, 180... 2021) OL... Logan Gonyea (6-2, 265... 2021) QB... Sam D'Angelo (5-11, 180... 2022) OL-DL... Rial Boes (5-10, 260... 2021) RB... Griffin Woodell (6-0, 187... 2022) ** ATH-DB... Jovani Wiggs(6-1, 190... 2021) ** TE-DL... Matt Fuccillo (6-2, 210... 2021) OL-DL... Cole Bennett (6-2, 220... 2023) ** OL... Emmitt Harris (6-5, 270... 2021) ** OL-DL... Dylan Hoxhaj (6-1, 260... 2021) * LB... Gavin Williams (6-0, 188... 2023) DE... Ghassan Chehade (6-5, 230... 2021) ** a QB-DB... Michael LaCapria (5-11, 170... 2022) CB... Daniel Iyok (5-9, 175... 2021) ** K... John McCarthy (5-10, 160... 2022) ATH-DB... Connor Strand (5-9, 160... 2021) ** OL-DL... Michael Oliviera (6-1, 200... 2021) QB... Joey Mirabile (5-11, 175... 2021) *a OL-DL... Nya Pierre (6-1, 240,... 2021) DL... Jack Thayer (6-1, 285... 2021) WR-OLB... Jude Safieh (6-5, 205... 2021) *

22 New York State Recruiting Watch List Troy Corcoran Indian River Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Robert Gapp (6-3, 320... 2021) ** DB-Ath... JoJo Williams (5-10, 185... 2021) * SS... Rowan Marsell (6-1, 175... 2022) a OL-DL... Deondre Butler (6-4, 245... 2021) ** RB... DJ Haynes (5-11, 195... 2022) ** RB... Gabe Lynch (5-8, 175... 2022) HB-LB... Tyrell Penalba (5-11, 192... 2021) * LB... Kanye Davis (6-1, 205... 2022) * DL... Jake Whitmore (5-9, 200... 2022) * WR-FS... Nasir Dawud-Soto (6-0, 178... 2021) ** DB... Lakeem Danzy (5-10, 180... 2022) OL... Garret Decker (5-8 240... 2021) * RB-LB-CB... Xavier Leigh (5-11, 185... 2021) *** OL... Jamal Cappe (5-11, 235... 2021) WR-CB... Elias Daniels (5-10, 165... 2021) OL... Wyatt Marcellus (5-10, 240... 2022) QB-FS... Alex Wolfe (5-11, 178... 2021) ** Cortland TE... Davin Dwayne (6-0, 240... 2023) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) LB... Michael Davis (5-9, 189... 2022) Watervliet QB-FS... Collin Williams (5-10, 170... 2021) DB... Ramsey Burnard (5-11 165... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-OLB... Jaden Fitch (6-0, 175... 2021) DB... Antravion Bell (5-9, 150... 2022) OL-DL... Ricardo Domena (5-11, 280... 2021) * TE-DL... Kaleb Thorhauer (5-9, 250... 2021) DE... Gannon Lynch (5-11, 180... 2022) WR-DB... Jadon Dickson (6-3, 165... 2021) OL-LB... Brycen Palmer (5-10, 200... 2022) Ath... Michael Griffin (5-9, 170... 2021) OL-DL... Matt Barber (6-2, 275... 2023) Lowville Academy OL-DL... Daniel Baughn (6-0, 275... 2022) QB-FS... Ryan Kline (5-9, 155... 2023) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-DB... Adonis Cyrus (6-0, 160... 2022) OL-DT... Colt Lyndaker (6-4, 280... 2021) ** a OL-DL... Shane Darmetko (5-11, 205... 2022) WR-S... Gavin Macaulay (6-3, 185... 2021) ** a OL-DL... Alex Marsceil (6-4, 210... 2022) Frankfort-Schuyler QB-CB... Aidan Macaulay (6-3, 185... 2021) * RB-DB... Nyheem Pinckney (5-9, 155... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-NG... Gavin Moyer (6-1, 280... 2021) RB-LB... Kendryek Flynn (5-9, 165... 2022) QB-DB... Jeff DeSarro (6-0, 175... 2021) * OL-DL... Ty Davis (6-1, 285... 2021) RB-LB... Diogenes George (6-0, 190... 2022) OL-DL... David Cooley (5-11, 200... 2021) FB-LB... Trent Nortz (6-0, 200... 2022) OL-DL... Alex Vohid (5-11, 180... 2021) * OL-DL... Daniel Fayle (6-0, 200... 2022) RB-LB... Hayden Beyer (5-11, 175... 2022) QB-DB... Elijah Engelhart (6-0, 160... 2022) General Brown FB-LB... Levi Hartle (5-11, 185... 2023) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) RB-DB... Dalton Myers (5-9, 150... 2023) Section 3 QB-S... Nate Heller (6-3, 175... 2021) a RB-DB... Ryan Myers (5-8, 145... 2023) OL-DL... Matt Doldo (6-0, 298... 2021) **a RB-LB... Sean Kelly (5-10, 150... 2024) QB-RB-SS... Eli Rawleigh (5-9, 165... 2022) a *** Elite prospect OL-DL... AJ Hall (5-11, 250... 2022) a Pulaski ** D-1 scholarship prospect; Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) * top D-2/3 prospect; LB-FB... Matthew Rish (6-0, 190... 2021) a-academic standout Henninger C-DL-LB... Jack Carnes (5-11, 200... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Peyton Scott (6-0, 280... 2021) * Bishop Ludden WR-DB... Eric Sparkman (6-0, 185... 2021) **a OT-TE-DE... Liam Reed (6-5, 230... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Jayden Maxam (6-4, 300... 2021) * RB-WR-DB... Owen Isgar (5-6, 155... 2022) QB-DB... Nazier Kinsey (6-0, 180... 2022) RB-LB... Caleb Bergh (5-7, 210... 2021) *a WR-TE-DE... Trevor Cole (6-5, 260... 2022) * WR, DB... Jarin Beauford (6-2, 172... 2022) QB-LB... Jahkese Rivers (5-11, 195... 2021) WR-QB-LB... Daulton Evans (6-2, 170... 2022) WR-DB... Willie Jennings (5-11, 170... 2021) QB-WR-DB... Carlito Aldamuy (6-1, 170... 2021) OT-TE-DE... Bradley Hollis (6-1, 190... 2023) * OL-DL... Jacob Donohue (6-1, 280... 2022) WR-DB... Xzavier Lewis (5-4, 160... 2021) RB-LB... Eric Phillips (5-11, 180... 2023) OL-LB... Virgilio Sanchez (5-10, 219... 2021) Solvay WR-DB... Isaiah Ifoezeh (5-10, 155... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Canastota RB-DE... Jahosephat Jackson (6-1, 190... 2022) * WR-DB... Russell Tarbell (5-6, 145... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-DE... Rasean Patterson (6-3, 175... 2022) RB-LB... Zach Bowen (5-10, 175... 2021) OL-TE-DE... Cole DeKing (6-3, 215... 2021) OL-DL... Francis Carmona (5-11, 250... 2022) TE-DE... Carter Lee (6-1, 185... 2021) WR-DB... Nate Wood (6-4, 160... 2021) OL-TE-LB... Corbin Leonard (6-1, 220... 2023) **a OL-DL... Nikoli Sims (5-10, 238... 2021) OL-DL-LB... Casey Bixby (5-11, 205... 2022) FB-LB... Sean Hunt (5-10, 245... 2023) WR-DB... Tra’von Riel (6-1, 160... 2021) OL-DL... Kalab Blowers (6-1, 225... 2022) QB-DB... Connor Ellsworth (5-9, 155... 2022) OL-TE-LB... Damien Madle (5-11, 205... 2022) RB-LB... Anthony Berry (5-7, 162... 2022) WR-DB... Andrew Trujillo (5-8, 145... 2022) Homer TE-DE... Kameron Smith (6-0, 182... 2022) WR-DB... Devon Youker (5-9, 175... 2022) ** Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) RB-LB... John Donath (5-10, 170... 2022) WR-DB... Malachi Motley (5-10, 165... 2023) OL-DL-K... Derek Fickett (6-3, 225... 2020) OL-DL... Nick Emmi (5-9, 235... 2022) WR-DB... Clay Roberts (5-11, 165... 2023) OL-DL... Casey Moore (6-4, 265... 2021) OL-DL... James Dillon (5-8, 215... 2022) TE-LB... Scott Winchell (5-11, 175... 2023) RB-LB-P-K... Andrew VanPatten (6-0, 175... 2021) OL-DL... Owen Britton (5-7, 185... 2022) WR-DB... Jack Olden (5-11, 165... 2024) OL-DL... Casey Moore (6-4, 265... 2021) OL-DL... Robert Tarolli (5-7, 215... 2022) TE-DE-DT... Jarrett Wilbur (6-6, 230... 2021) Carthage QB-X-Z-DB Jake Calabro (6-0, 148... 2022) Watertown Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Carsen Johnson (6-0, 175... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) C... Harrison Scott (6-2, 260... 2021) ** FB-OL-LB... Tayvn Malchak (5-10, 195... 2022) RB-WR-DB... Jude Converse (5-10, 190... 2021) WR-DB... Joshua Demko (6-0, 185... 2021) ** OL-DL... Evan Morgan (6-0, 280... 2022) OL-DL... James Irvine (6-1, 240... 2021) RB-LB-DB... Logan Peck (6-2, 185... 2022) Cato-Meridian QB-RB-DB... Deante Hall (6-0, 210... 2022) RB-DL-LB... Sam Sorenson (5-11, 205... 2022) ** Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) TE-SE-LB-DB... Marcus Turo (6-3, 190... 2021) OL-DL... Gavin Bartholomew (6-1, 260... 2021) Ath-LB-DB... Konor Witkowski (5-10, 185... 2021) RB-SE-DB... Ozzy Freeman (5-10, 180... 2021) FB-LB... Ethan Scanlon (5-6, 185... 2021)

23 New York State Recruiting Watch List Bolivar-Richburg Fairport Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr)

Section RB-LB... Hudson Evingham (6-2, 215... 2021) * RB-LB... Kaevon Rice (x-x, xxx... 2021) 4 RB-DB... Alex MacDonnell (6-0, 175... 2021) OL-DT-DE... Lucio Tomassetti (x-x, xxx... 2021) OL-DL... Lloyd Kinnicutt (6-0, 235... 2022) OL-DE... Jaelin Moss (x-x, xxx... 2021) QB-DB... Landon Danaher (6-1, 170... 2023) DB... Cam Bush (x-x, xxx... 2021) *** Elite prospect QB-LB... Kyle Rodeman (x-x, xxx... 2021) ** D-1 scholarship prospect; Cal-Mum QB... Kyle Rodeman (x-x, xxx... 2021) * top D-2/3 prospect; Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) DB... Branden Levine (x-x, xxx... 2022) a-academic standout OL-DE... Nick Lenhardt (6-1, 190... 2021) K... Tyler Pucci (x-x, xxx... 2022) OT-DT... Andrew Parnapy (6-3, 285... 2021) WR-S... Abbas Hamidullah (x-x, xxx... 2022) RB-LB... Jacob Cappotelli (5-10, 170... 2022) C-DE-LB... Nick Provenzano (x-x, xxx... 2022) Walton WR-K-P... Scott Essig (6-2, 180... 2022) TE... Chase Graham (x-x, xxx... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) TE-DE... Mark Poles-Harrison (6-3, 175... 2022) WR... Erek Biddle (x-x, xxx... 2022) RB-LB... Deacon Phoenix (5-11, 188... 2022) QB-FS... Kyle Wade (6-3, 170... 2022) RB-LB... Joe Giggie (x-x, xxx... 2022) OL-LB... Garrett Johnson (5-8, 201... 2022) OL... Marcus Sobol (x-x, xxx... 2022) RB-DB... Ethan Miller (5-7, 135... 2022) Canandaigua WR-LB-KR... Collin Smith (x-x, xxx... 2022) TE-LB... Blaine Klinger (5-10, 170... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) RB... Arnold Koumassou (x-x, xxx... 2022) OL-DL... Logan Aubin (6-0, 290... 2023) * OL-DL... Cody Aikey (6-4, 270... 2021) ** QB-LB... Braden Consual (x-x, xxx... 2022) OL-RB-LB... Colby Phraner (5-11, 175... 2024) * RB-LB... Dom Comella (5-8, 170... 2021) a LS... Connor Nilsen (x-x, xxx... 2022) WR-DB... Sam Bennett (5-7, 165... 2021) a OLB... Jason Gebbie (x-x, xxx... 2023) Windsor OL-DL... Dan Coffey (5-11, 210... 2021) RB... Jackson Monte (x-x, xxx... 2023) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Zach Dreisbach (6-3, 225... 2021) RB... Jackson Monte (x-x, xxx... 2023) QB... Ethan Reed (6-5, 220... 2021) ** OL-DL... Nick Herbst (6-3, 220... 2021) Ath... JJ Latimer (6-0, 185... 2021) Gates Chili LB-DE... Cody Lewis (5-11, 210... 2021) Canisteo-Greenwood Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) QB-WR-FS-LS... Blake Siplin (6-2, 175... 2021) ** QB... Roque Santiago (5-10, 150... 2021) C-DT... Bryan Rivero (6-1, 300... 2021) RB-LB... Chase Weeks (5-10, 180... 2021) OL-DL... Zach Piecuch (6-1, 275... 2021) OL-DL... Jacob Mullen (5-7, 270... 2021) Section5 OL-DL... Nate Button (6-0, 215... 2021) Geneva WR-DB-P-K... Andrew Morling (6-2, 160... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) QB... Wyatt Patchett (6-3, 215... 2021) * *** Elite prospect Dansville RB... Nasir Harrison (5-10, 170... 2021) ** D-1 or 1-AA scholarship prospect; Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR... Mike Bowler (6-1, 165... 2021) * top D-2/3 prospect; OL-LB... Shane Crandall (6-0, 230... 2021) OL... Jake Bazdarik (6-0, 240... 2021) a-academic standout WR-RB-DB... Ryan Carnevale (5-6, 145... 2021) WR-DB... Billy Barret (6-0, 160... 2021) Greece Arcadia RB-DB... Evan Pruonto (5-11, 165... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Alexander OL-DB... Holdyn Freeman (6-0, 220... 2022) QB... Brian Shonitsky (5-11, 165... 2022) *a Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR... Drew Morrow (6-5, 185... 2022) LB... Zack Smith (5-11, 160... 2021) QB-LB... Nick Kramer (6-2, 170... 2022) WR-CB... Fabion Brock (5-3, 135... 2021) K... Eric Cline (5-5, 145... 2022) Eastridge RB-DB... Anthony Stephenson (5-10, 170... 2021) OT... Connor Thompson (6-0, 265... 2023) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) G-DE... Daniel Polaikis (6-1, 250... 2021) * LB... Noah Bownes (5-11, 221... 2021) G-MLB... Mike Miller (5-9, 210... 2021) Avon Ath... Mike Adams (5-10, 175... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR... Marc Gray (5-9, 144... 2021) Hilton OL-DL... Lucas Findlay (6-2, 285... 2021) OL-DL... Gion Rivera-Castillo (6-0, 272... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-DB... Roman Volpe (5-11, 170... 2021) OL-DL... Jeremiah Fryer (5-5, 288... 2021) DB... Dontae Valion (5-9, 170... 2021) WR-DB... Anthony Woodworth (5-10, 155... 2021) LB/DE... Rylin Green (5-11, 221... 2021) RB... Jason Bedford (5-10, 175... 2021) OL-DL... Carter Fronk (6-3, 345... 2022) RB-DB... Eric King (5-9, 160... 2021) TE-DE... Carter Clark (6-4, 250... 2022) RB-DB... Kelvin Young (5-8, 165... 2021) OL-DL... Joel Messura (6-2, 300... 2022) Brighton LB... Jahmere Hayes (5-7, 190... 2021) OL... Luke Danzig (6-0, 240... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL... Dallas Kirton (5-7, 295... 2021) WR... Ryan Kurtz (6-2, 190... 2021) RB-WR-LB... Sam Tourangeau (6-0, 185... 2021) ** WR-DB... Xavier Smith (5-8, 155... 2021) QB... Landon Ciliberto (6-2, 170... 2021) TE-WR-LB... Jake Miller (6-2, 190... 2021) SS... Tim Hubbard (6-0, 180... 2021) WR... Aidan Lazenby (6-5, 170... 2021) East Rochester LB... Jake Soricone (5-10, 175... 2021) TE-OL-DE... Tyler Ortiz (6-3, 200... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-LB... Jake Lemmon (6-0, 220... 2021) FB-LB... Marcus Tambe (5-9, 175... 2021) WR-DB... Jerry Brongo (5-11, 170... 2021) a WR-DB... Thomas Paasewe (6-0, 175... 2021) OL-DL... Cypress Coleman (5-10, 245... 2021) Honeoye Falls-Lima WR-DB... Zach Kersh (5-9, 175... 2021) OL-DL... Cole Ricci (6-2, 200... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Alex Heininger (6-4, 275... 2022) *** RB-DB... Chauncey Gilbert (5-6, 150... 2022) OL-TE-DE-LB... Mitchell Bulling (6-0, 220... 2022) RB-DB... Tahj Jackson (5-10, 185... 2022) * WR-DB... Adrian Letta (5-6, 150... 2022) WR-TE-DE-LB... Patrick Lustyk (6-4, 190... 2021) ATH-DB... Brennan Clasgens (6-0, 200... 2022) * DB-WR... Manny Sepulveda (6-1, 180... 2023) RB-DB... Jacob Derby (5-10, 175... 2021) RB-WR-DB... Elijah Lamonaco (6-0, 170... 2022) QB... Reece Joint (5-11, 160... 2021) WR-DB... Jackson Cypher (6-0, 170... 2022) WR-DB... Colt Green (5-10, 160... 2021) WR-DB-LB... Ellis Einbinder (6-0, 170... 2022) WR-LB... Shane Strazdins (5-11, 168... 2022)

24 New York State Recruiting Watch List Letchworth-Warsaw Wayne Bennett continued Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Cody Logan (5-10, 260... 2021) QB-LB... Austin Williams (6-4, 215... 2021) OL-DL... Noah Seiczkarski (6-1, 215... 2021) RB, LB... Torey Anderson (5-10, 160... 2022) * WR-DB... Eddie Stores (5-10, 170... 2021) HB-LB... Jack Wright (5-11, 180... 2021) WR-DB... Ahmad Bradberry (5-10, 165... 2022) ** FB-LB... Connor Hare (6-3, 220... 2022) RB-LB... Andy Hamel (5-11, 175... 2021) WR-DB-LB... Javier Brown (5-11, 165... 2022) * RB-LB... Ethan Schroeder (5-9, 160... 2022) QB-DB... Mekhi Green (5-10, 170... 2022) QB/LB... Lucas Hansen (6-3, 205... 2022) OL-LB... Edgar Key (5-5, 197... 2022) RB-FS... Chirs Shearing (5-10, 150... 2023) RB-DB... Sherard Pompey (5-9, 170... 2022) OL-DL... Lorenzo Snead (6-0, 180... 2022) Livonia Section RB-DB... Maliq Strong (5-9, 165... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) 6 RB-LB... Cash, Malachi (5-9, 185... 2023) OL-DL... Steffan Gwyn (6-2, 255... 2021) *** WR-DE... Lewis, Jayden (5-11, 165... 2023) * a OL-DL... Brendan Mayo (6-3, 305... 2021) ** RB-LB... Pharrel Perry (5-6, 160... 2023) a QB-DB... Alex Minnehan (5-10, 175... 2021) * *** Elite prospect OL-DL... Rashard Perry (6-3, 243... 2023) *** FB-LB... Trevor Allen (5-11, 205... 2021) ** D-1 scholarship prospect; OL-DL... Shaun Weterrings (6-5, 290... 2021) * top D-2/3 prospect; Burgard a-academic standout McQuaid Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) RB-OLB... Brandon McNeil (5-9, 165... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Akron WR-DB... LaFario Ross (6-2, 175... 2021) QB... Joe Cairns (6-2, 185... 2021) a Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) HB-DB... Nasir Zinnerman (5-10, 165... 2021) TE-FB-DE... Jordan Brongo (6-1, 215... 2021) a QB-FS-Ath... Adam Mietz (5-9, 155... 2021) a OL-DL... Miree Harris (6-3, 195... 2021) DT... Aldrin Wilson (6-2, 270... 2021) a OL-TE... David Kalinowski (6-1, 205... 2021) *a WR-DB... D’Shawn Howard (5-7, 155... 2021) FB-DL-LB... Jake Kimbrew (6-1, 235... 2021) WR-TE-DE... Jacob Mazza (6-1, 180... 2021) WR-DB... Kevin Staley (5-8, 160... 2021) DT... Jimmie Clanton (6-2, 215... 2021) OL-DT... Mitch Dugan (6-0, 215... 2021) OL-DL... Fred Queen (6-2, 230... 2021) FB-WR-LB... Ted Shanahan (6-1, 195... 2021) a WR-LB... Ryan Yaeger (6-2, 185... 2021) OL-DL... Damon Virgil (6-0, 265... 2021) WR-DB... Luke Pecora (5-11, 155... 2021) a RB-LB-Ath... Aidan Smith (5-8, 180... 2022) a OL-DL... Larrell Jemison (6-3, 280... 2021) Newark OL-DE... Gavin Susfolk (6-4, 210... 2022) OL-DL... Deonte Henry (6-4, 290... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Matt Covell (6-3, 265... 2022) a QB-LB... Kire Eaglin (5-10, 165... 2022) LB... Dillan Hernandez (5-10, 175... 2021) ** RB-LB... Brody Hibbard (5-10, 175... 2022) WR-LB... Jaizhon Knox (5-9, 160... 2022) RB... Travontay Murray (5-9, 165... 2021) * RB-LB... Lamar Hampton (5-8, 155... 2022) RB... Stevie Brown (5-7, 150... 2022) * Albion OL-DL... Ya’Reese Patrick (6-1, 210... 2021) LB... CyQuire Norvel (6-0, 180... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Samuel Palmer (6-3, 295... 2021) LB... Kellen Foster (5-9, 140... 2024) WR-RB-SS... Anthony Freeman (5-11, 165... 2021) RB-DB... Omar Maldanado (6-0, 175... 2022) LB... Jacob Sides (5-9, 150... 2023) OL-DL... Will Freeman (5-9, 180... 2021) QB-DB... Jameire Vinson (5-9, 165... 2022) DL... Carlos Bueso (5-7, 165... 2023) WR-DB... Kyle Woolston (6-1, 140... 2021) OL-DL... JaQuan Readus (6-3, 295... 2022) WR-DB... Chris Sahbazz (6-1, 170... 2021) Notre Dame Batavia OL-DL... Cameron Bell (5-10, 195... 2021) Canisius Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-DB... Bailey Blanchard (6-2, 150... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-S... Mark Sanders (5-10, 183... 2021) a QB…Tyler Baker (6-0, 180…2022) Alden DL…Malachi Charleston (6-3, 255…2021) Oakfield-Alabama Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL…Andrew Cisco (6-1 260…2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) RB-LB... Joe Motz (6-2, 230... 2021) DB…Donovan Davenport (5-8, 165…2022) RB-WR-DB... Ty Mott (5-10, 165... 2021) RB-DB…Joe Dixon (5-10, 175…2021) OL-TE-LB-DL... Peyton Yasses (6-2, 205... 2021) Allegany-Limestone WR-DB-K…Mike Doctor (6-0, 160…2023) OL-DL... Dontrell Jenkins (6-1, 245... 2021) * Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) TE…Max Dowling (6-6, 220…2021) Perry FB-DE... Connor Walsh (6-0, 220... 2021) * OL-DL…David Eugino (6-1, 240…2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) RB-DB... Jayden Gustafson (5-11, 170... 2021) WR-DB…Josh Fillion (6-1, 180…2022) OL-DL... Lucas Sears (5-11, 220... 2021) G-DT... Ethanyal Peck (5-10, 230... 2021) TE…Hunter Glaser (6-4, 230…2021) QB... Justice Fanaro (5-10, 180... 2021) TE-LB... Matt Giardini (5-10, 165... 2022) RB-LB…Cureem Hathcock (5-10, 185…2023) WR... Cam Petrie (5-10, 175... 2021) G-DT... Jack Langdon (5-10, 245... 2022) TE-LB…Marlo Johnson (6-2, 230…2021) OL-DL... Carter McClurg (5-10, 240... 2021) OT-MLB... Ahren Faller (6-0, 225... 2023) DL-LB…Dan Karl (6-1, 220…2021) OL-DL... Brett Parsons (5-10, 200... 2021) RB-DB... Anthony DeCapua (5-10, 150... 2023) OL-DL…Andrew Kerwin (6-4, 260…2021) WR-DB…Nik McMillan (6-1, 175…2022) Red Jacket Amherst DB…Dave Medley (5-10, 185…2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) RB-LB…Rod Miller (5-10, 175…2022) OL-DL... Casey Atwood (6-2, 275... 2021) * OL-DL... Tyree Orange (6-4, 280... 2021) RB-LB…Amier Mohammad (6-1, 190…2021) RB-DB... Logan Keifer (5-9, 170... 2021) * RB-LB... Ted McDuffie (6-1, 180... 2022) RB-DB…Freddie Pagan (5-8, 165…2021) FB-LB-DE... Connor Savoir (6-2, 195... 2021) QB-LB... Isaiah Okoro (5-11, 175... 2021) OL-DL…Drevon Shaw (6-0, 340…2021) OL-DL... Blaze Hickson (6-4, 375... 2021) WR-DB…Riley Simpson (5-10, 175…2021) Bennett OL-DL-TE…Gavin Susfolk (6-5, 225…2022) Victor Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) RB-DB…Lamar Thomas (5-10, 170…2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-LB... Byron Chavis (5-9, 195... 2021) FB-LB-LS…Braydon Vandenberg (5-11, 215... 2022) RB-DB... Rushawn Baker (5-11, 225... 2021) ** OL-DL... Austin Core (5-9, 245... 2021) LB…Sam Whistler (6-2, 175…2022) OL-DL... Nick Fronczak (6-5, 230... 2021) a WR-DE... Cameron Heflin (6-2, 175... 2021) ** WR-DB-K…Wisken Whited (5-10, 170…2022) QB... James Knapp (6-3, 220... 2021) * OL-DL... Richard Heard (6-4, 322... 2021) **a WR-DB... Trevor Knapp (5-7, 150... 2021) WR-QB-DE... Kevin Lewis (6-3, 176... 2021) * OL-DL... Connor Williams (6-11, 390... 2021) ** RB-LB... Al McDuffie (5-10, 175... 2021) ** TE-WR-DE... Isaiah Couser (6-3, 200... 2021) OL-DL... Antonio Patton (6-0, 275... 2021)

25 New York State Recruiting Watch List Cardinal O’Hara Depew Grand Isand Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) QB... Aidan Master (5-9, 140... 2021) RB-CB... Christian Pagano (5-9, 160... 2021) RB-DB... Jack Dlugokinski (5-9, 165... 2021) RB-DB... Matthew Samuel (5-10, 170... 2021) G-DT... Matt Russo (6-2, 250... 2021) *a G-DT... Dominic Gramza (5-10, 235... 2021) OL-DL... David Motten (6-5, 350... 2021) TE-DE... Logan Schwartz (6-2, 215... 2021) a C-LB... Joe Seifert (6-0, 185... 2021) OL-DL... Sam Torrie (6-3, 290... 2021) RB-LB... Ethan Westfield (5-10, 180... 2021) TE-LB... Luke Seifert (5-11, 175... 2021) FB-LB... Luke Martinez (5-8, 190... 2021) FB-LB... Kurtis Smith (5-9, 165... 2021) WR-DB... Steven Barbera (5-10, 180... 2022) Dunkirk RB-DB... Tyler Figliola (5-8, 165... 2022) RB-LB... Damien Littleton (5-11, 200... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) QB-FS... Tyler Weigel (6-1, 175... 2021) WR-DB... Malik Laporte (5-10, 160... 2023) OG-DT... Gavin Cave (6-4, 265... 2021) * QB... Justin Horvath (5-9, 170... 2022) RB-DB... Antwan Hugley (5-10, 155... 2023) OG-DT... Joel Burgos (5-11, 280... 2021) G-NT... Lucas Tahara (6-0, 205... 2021) RB-LB... Christian Ortiz (6-3, 215... 2021) ** CB... Justin Archer (6-0, 165... 2021) Chautauqua Lake QB-CB... Alex Ahlstrom (5-11, 180... 2022) a G-DT... Sean Mesmer (5-11, 215... 2023) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) RB-LB... Jamari Terry (5-11, 185... 2022) * G-DT... Griffin Miller (6-0, 250... 2021) DE-OLB... Ceric Kristan (6-2, 215... 2021) RB-LB... JaShawn Couser (6-1, 190... 2022) RB-DB... Brian Bielec (5-8, 190... 2022) QB... Luke Waters (5-10, 160... 2021) SE-OLB... Sam Texidor (6-0, 175... 2022) DE... Josh Archer (6-0, 185... 2021) QB-S... Ricky Syper (6-3, 195... 2021) FB-DE... Nick Zatorski (5-11, 190... 2022) T-DT... Jack Whipple (6-3, 285... 2021) Hamburg OL-DT... Lincoln Paternosh (6-0, 265... 2021) East Aurora Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) RB-SS... Luke Ormsby (5-10, 170... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) TE-LB... Josh Hine (6-3, 230... 2021) OL-LB... Raden Statter (6-1, 230... 2021) RB-CB... TJ Marsh (5-10, 170... 2020) a OG-DE... John Bennett (6-3, 220... 2021) DE-LB... Zach Wolcott (6-0, 200... 2021) G-DE... Jared Montgomery (6-1, 185... 2020) WR-DB... Elija Depasquale (5-11, 175... 2021) LB... Ryan Laurito (5-9, 180... 2022) WR-CB... Cameron Pierrot (6-3, 180... 2020) WR-DB... Tyler Siwek (6-1, 185... 2021) OL-DL... Kyle Douglas (6-3, 230... 2022) RB-DB... Mark Hoadley (5-7, 160... 2021) RB-S... Devin Collins (5-8, 165... 2022) WR-LB... Connor Utegg (6-0, 155... 2022) WR-DB... Ethan Healey (5-9, 160... 2021) WR-RB-OLB... Bryce Hand (6-0, 170... 2022) RB-CB... Anton Graham (5-10, 165... 2022) TE-DE... Chris Keller (6-0, 175... 2021) QB-DB... Nolan Heavern (5-9, 170... 2022) QB-DB... Max Frier (5-8, 165... 2022) ATH-DB... Brady Kustra (5-9, 165... 2022) Cheektowaga OL-DL... Ethan Egloff (6-4, 225... 2022) OG-DT... Andrew Takacs (6-2, 235... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Issac Michalek (6-3, 225... 2022) OL-DL... Justin Penn (6-1, 230... 2022) TE-DE... Jayden DuBard (6-5, 295... 2021) * RB-DB... Jimmy Tressmond (5-8, 160... 2022) OL-DL... Connor VanDusen (6-2, 225... 2022) WR-LB... Jacorey Haynes (6-3, 180... 2021) * FB-MLB... Rory O'Brien (5-10, 160... 2022) RB-LB... Emmitt Reader (5-10, 180... 2023) TE-OLB... Isaiah Sharpe (6-2, 215... 2021) TE-DE... Aiden Matyas (6-2, 210... 2023) OL-DL... Treviyon Slaughter (6-3, 285... 2021) Eden WR-DB... Jeff Leavell (6-1, 175... 2023) RB-DB... Kendrick Hampton (5-8, 170.... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) LB-Hback... Cameron Chandler (5-11, 205... 2021) QB-DB... CJ Sroda (5-10, 160... 2021) * Hutch Tech WR-DE... Hunter Stetz (6-3, 175... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Clarence OL-LB... Charlie Paszek (5-10, 210... 2021) K... Bryce Lorenz (5-7, 150... 2021) a Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) RB-DB... Austin Sroda (5-11, 155... 2022) ILB... Ivory Parker (5-11, 215... 2021) LB... James Brooks (6-2, 220... 2021) ** QB-LB... Quinn Harrington (6-0, 170... 2022) RB... Donte Wideman (5-4, 135... 2021) a WR... Aidan Walline (6-2, 175... 2021) WR-DE... Mike Teoro (6-2, 165... 2022) WR-DB... Ben Serra (6-2, 190... 2021) FB-LB... Alex Millspaugh (6-1, 170... 2021) Iroquois OL-DL... Jack Pearlman (6-4, 295... 2021) WR-DB... Anthony Fusco (5-9, 150... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OLB... Jason Sage (5-10, 180... 2021) WR-LB... Brody Mann (5-10, 150... 2021) CB-WR-KR... Johnathan Bool (5-9, 172... 2021) RB... Zach Norton (5-10, 180... 2021) * OL-DL... Alex Hassan (6-0, 210... 2022) QB... Trey Kleitz (6-1, 178... 2022) TE... Zach Ianello (6-2, 190... 2021) QB-FS-WR... Nate McGoldrick (6-3, 170... 2023) OL-DL... Austin Hawes (6-3, 295... 2022) Franklinville-Ellicottville WR-SS-KR... Kendall Maraicher (5-10, 180... 2022) * OL-DL... Cole Pearlman (6-3, 265... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-CB... Tristan Degrace (6-0, 160... 2021) QB... Garrett White (6-2, 180... 2022) QB-DB... Logan Frank (6-2, 190... 2021) *a RB... Blake Nolan (5-10, 198... 2021) QB... Julius Perry (5-10, 175... 2022) RB-LB... Clayton Rowland (5-11, 165... 2021) WR-LB... Tyler Barry (5-10, 184... 2021) LB... Scott Raymond (6-1, 190... 2022) RB-LB... Wyatt Chudy (6-0, 185... 2021) TE-LB... Ryan Current (6-2, 193... 2021) **a OL-DL... Jacob Metzger (6-4, 240... 2022) T-DE... Harrison Newark (6-1, 245... 2021) C-DT... Connor Kerl (6-2, 305... 2022) T-DE... Caleb Ploetz (6-1, 220... 2022) T-DT... Evan Kingston (6-2, 255... 2021) * Cleve Hill RB-DB... Logan Grinols (5-8, 145... 2022) OL-DE... Paul Donohue (6-2, 260... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-DB... Lucas Marsh (5-10, 150... 2022) G-DT... Kayden Larivey (5-10, 278... 2021) RB-DB... Chrisitan Lewis (5-9, 160... 2022) WR-LB... Blake Frank (5-10, 155... 2022) TE-DE... Jackson Whitmore (6-0, 200... 2023) OL-DL... Josh LaCourse (6-1, 270... 2021) TE-MLB-DE... Noah Kedge (6-2, 216... 2021) ** QB-DB... Jayden Wilson (6-2, 170... 2022) Frontier OL-DT... Jacob Buerk (6-4, 246... 2024) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) CSP RB... Hayden Carder (5-10, 194... 2021) JFK Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) QB... Matt Cizsweski (5-10, 170... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) ATH... John Swabik (6-0, 165... 2021) * LB... Austin Georgie (5-10, 210... 2021) RB-ATH-SS... Santino Aramini (5-6, 175... 2021) RB-LB... Connor Cooper (5-10, 155... 2021) OL... Ryan Bednarz (6-1, 285... 2021) OL-DE... Eric Wagner (6-1, 200... 2021) K-WR-LB... Jordan Svetz (5-10, 160... 2021) * DB... Sean Gallagher (6-0, 175... 2021) RB-LB... Michael Zeltman (5-8, 165... 2022) OT-DT... Hayden Heiser (6-3, 200... 2022) WR... Xavier Page (6-1, 175... 2021) OL-DL... Adam Hodge (6-0, 240... 2021) DE... Quintel Turner (6-2, 220... 2022)* DE... Konrad Kyrzton (6-3, 240... 2022)* HB-LB... Dylan Mack (5-10, 185... 2022)

26 New York State Recruiting Watch List Jamestown Lancaster Niagara Wheatfield Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) QB... Trey Drake (6-3, 175... 2023) ** QB... Jason Mansell (5-10, 165... 2021) RB-CB... Joey Kiszka (5-11, 160... 2021) RB-SS... Jaylen Butera (6-2, 185... 2022) ** DL... Alex Hejna (6-1, 230... 2021) QB-S... Evan Stickney (6-1, 165... 2021) a RB-LB... Savon Vansickle (6-2, 200... 2021) ** OL... Ethan Kowalski (6-2, 230... 2021) TE-DE... Andy Klebaur (6-2, 200... 2021) RB-WR-LB... DeMarri Jones (6-3, 205... 2021) ** WR... Rob Dettelis (5-11, 160... 2021) FB-MLB... Louis Perreault (6-1, 215... 2021) WR-DB... Elijah Rojas (6-3, 175... 2021) RB... Cody Phillips (6-1, 200... 2021) C-DT... Anthony Lucinski (6-3, 270... 2021) * WR-LB... Takye Branch (5-11, 175... 2021) WR-DB... Jeff Burgess (6-0, 165... 2021) OT-DT... Joey Ambrosia (6-4, 265... 2021) * DB... Cam'ron Mays (5-7, 165... 2021) DB... Anthony Santos-Larosa (5-8, 170... 2021) DE... Damarie Hilson (6-1, 195... 2021) OL-LB... Drayce Garland (5-10, 220... 2022) DB... Isaiah Littleton (5-10, 180... 2021) QB-WR-S... Alex Fletcher (5-11, 155... 2023) OL-DL... Julian McGaughy (6-2, 265... 2022) * DL... Joe Podraza (5-11, 195... 2022) RB-DB... Jayden Baker (5-11, 155... 2022) OL-DL... Joey Delgado (6-6, 305... 2022) * OL... Ian Behrens (6-0, 240... 2022) G... Andre Clause (6-1, 285... 2022) OL... Kameron Melendez (6-1, 210... 2021) OL-DL... Tommy Carlsen (6-0, 255... 2023) LB... Ben Anderson (5-11, 185... 2022) North Tonawanda FB-DB... Markell Carter (6-0, 188... 2021) Maritime Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) DL... Jadiel Johnson (6-1, 200... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-LB... Anthony Andolina (5-8, 180... 2021) DL... Andrew Harrier (6-0, 230... 2021) WR-DB... Addison Copeland (6-1, 170... 2022) *** RB-LB... Aidan Ferry (5-11, 207... 2021) DB... Carter Eganski (6-0, 190... 2021) RB-SS... Mekhi Bridgers (5-9, 205... 2021) ** OL-DL... Chris Kinney (6-0, 303... 2021) RB... Maurice Vaughn (5-10, 215... 2021) RB-LB... Aidan Pless (5-8, 155... 2021) Kenmore East RB-DB... Reuben Hampton (5-9, 173... 2021) RB-DB... Carson Wheeler (5-8, 148... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DT... Darnell Gray (5-10, 295... 2021) RB-DB... Walter Wisniewski (6-1, 171... 2021) * RB-LB... Jamarion Robertson (6-2, 219... 2021) OL-DE... David Wright (6-3, 225... 2022) WR-DB... Parker Chlebowy (5-9, 145... 2022) OL-DL... Landon Williams (6-4, 258... 2021) a DE... Isaiah Jean Pierre (6-4, 215... 2021) WR-DB... Cam Cortes (5-9, 145... 2022) a WR-CB... Ryan Davidson (5-8, 136... 2021) a DB... Jion Washington (6-1, 190... 2021) OL-DT... Ashton Kasprzak (6-2, 253... 2022) * WR-CB... Marcus Diaz (5-9, 155... 2021) WR-DB... Evanuel Cook (6-3, 170... 2021) QB-FB-LB... Andrew Kosikowski (6-0, 185... 2022) WR-FS... Jacob Coburn (6-1, 165... 2022) OL-DT... Shane Waite (6-1, 288 ... 2021) OL-DE... Matt Willard (5-10, 165... 2022) a RB-LB... Nestor Hernandez (5-10, 180... 2022) a WR-DB... Demetrius Potts (5-10, 160... 2021) WR-LB... Justin VanVolkenburg (5-10, 155... 2022) Kenmore West RB-DB... Bralyen Boyd (5-8, 155... 2022) TE-DE... Nathan Ziemba (6-2, 182... 2022) a Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) QB... Nash Rieselman (5-10, 152... 2023) a QB-WR-DB... Patrick Gerbec (5-11, 160... 2021) Maryvale WR-DB... Luke Granto (6-1, 158... 2023) a WR-DB... Russell Fragale (5-5, 130... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-DB... Michael Shapiro (6-1, 161... 2023) WR-DB... Edmir Ramulic (6-2, 160... 2021) OG-DE... Paul Donohue (6-1, 220... 2021) RB-DB... Jacob Alvarez (5-6, 150... 2021) C-DT... Owen Irby (5-11, 222... 2021) Orchard Park WR-S-K... Colton LoCicero (5-11, 160... 2021) WR-FS... Drew Ward (5-9 175... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) FB-LB... Hunter Gore (5-10, 190... 2022) QB-RB-CB... Carson Harper (5-8, 145... 2021) OL-DL... Matthew Baksa (5-11, 255... 2021) *a WR-DB... Sal Morgan (5-10, 150... 2021) OL-DL... Eric Deitz (6-3, 250... 2021) *a RB-LB... Ken Mosley (5-11, 180... 2021) McKinley DL... Ayden Haley (5-10, 280... 2021) G-DT... Josh Justice (5-8, 210... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-RB... Kegan Mancabelli (6-1, 155... 2022) *a C-DT... Shain Constantino (6-0, 215... 2021) WR-RB-SS... Takeo Funderburk (5-8, 165... 2021) LB-RB... Kross Rapini (6-1, 210... 2022) FB-LB... Jermiah Evans (6-4, 225... 2021) WR-RB-CB... Henry Hunter (5-10, 170... 2021) WR-DB... Charlie Bartolotti (6-1, 175... 2021) *a OL-LB... Noah Michael (6-4, 190... 2022) TE-DE-DT... Sammy Moss (6-4, 210... 2021) WR-DB... Peter Liberatore (5-8, 155... 2021) OL-DL... Jabari Lee (6-7, 250... 2022) RB-CB... Manvile Wright (5-11, 180... 2021) OL-DL... Devon Manne (6-0, 250... 2021) Ath-FS... Jayvon Whitfield (5-8, 150... 2021) LB... Levi Rothenburger (6-1, 185... 2021) Lackawanna RB-WR-LB... Nysean Ross (5-8, 165... 2021) QB... Ben Gocella (6-2, 185... 2023) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-CB... Mark Pool (5-9, 175... 2021) QB-LB... Tyler Kinsley (6-0, 190... 2021) Ath-OLB... Dujan McGee (5-10, 170... 2021) Pioneer FB-LB... Connor McCutcheon (5-10, 185... 2021) OL-DL... Gavin Benedict (6-4, 250... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Jaivion Morales (5-10, 255... 2021) OL-DL... Jonte Griffin (6-5, 240... 2021) QB-DB-U... Gabe Fisher (6-2, 180... 2021) ** RB-DB... Jeremi’yha Presley (5-10, 180... 2021) RB-LB... Jordan King (5-10, 205... 2021) WR-LB... Matt Rodriguez (5-10, 170... 2022) Medina OL-DL... Talon Lake (6-2, 225... 2021) RB-DB... Derrion Gray (5-10, 168... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) QB... Brody Hopkins (6-2, 185... 2022) OL-DL... Jorryn Jones (6-0, 285... 2022) WR-RB-DB... Brian Fry (6-0, 175... 2021)** RB-DB... Jack Buncy (5-9, 175... 2022) RB-DB... Mohamed Alshawai (5-8, 155... 2022) WR-DB... Tyler Chinn (6-0, 190... 2021) TE-LB... Logan Ellis (6-0, 190... 2022) WR-DB... Ashlin Alexander (5-11, 161... 2023) WR-DB... Dontea Rhim (5-11, 165... 2021) QB... Gavin Schwab (5-10, 165... 2024) QB-FS... William Gechell (5-10, 154... 2023) WR-QB-LB... Jarin Rhim (6-2, 185... 2022) DE-OL... Sunday Ikegwuonu (6-3, 187... 2023) TE-DE... Joe Cecchini (6-0, 175... 2022) Randolph WR-S... Shyheim Smalls (5-11, 161... 2023) OL-DE... Chris Johnson (6-0, 245... 2023) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) RB-LB... Chamarr Ware (5-11, 175... 2023) OL-DL... Ryan Carpenter (6-1, 255... 2023) ** WR... Justin Paige (6-0, 162... 2023) Newfane TE-LB... Jaiden Huntington (6-2, 200... 2023) **a Lake Shore Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-DB... Carson Conley (6-1, 165... 2023) (5-11, 170... 2021) (6-2, 175... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR/DB... Dakota Baker QB-DB... Ashton Bushey (6-2, 175... 2021) (5-9, 170... 2023) RB-LB... TJ Aikin (5-9, 180... 2021) QB-WR-DB... Zach Snow RB-DB... Xander Hind (6-5, 200... 2021) (6-2, 240... 2021) QB-LB... Mike Neary (5-10, 165... 2021) DE-OL... Mike Carmer OL-DL... Wyatt Adams (6-0, 170... 2021) TE-LB... Ian Gaskin (5-11, 180... 2021) DL-LB... Xavier Thomas (5-11, 170... 2021) OL-DE-LB... Connor Bluff (6-1, 225... 2021) WR... Justin Edmister (6-2, 190... 2022) LB... Devin Jeffrey Skill (5-9, 160... 2021) OL-DE... Charles LaRose (5-10, 190... 2022) OL-DT... John LaSalle (5-11, 255... 2022) OL-DL... Chris Kerr (5-10, 210... 2022) DB... Joiise John Skill (5-11, 175... 2022) OL-DL... Michael Pasquale

27 New York State Recruiting Watch List Southwestern Tonawanda continued Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-DB... JJ Valazquez (6-0, 150... 2021)

WR-DB-KR... Garrett Swan (5-8, 145... 2021) * WR-DB... Dylan Herb (6-0, 160... XXXX) Section RB-LB-DB... Zishan Munir (5-9, 175... 2021) * WR-DB... Zak Wood (6-0, 175... 2022) 8 WR-LB... Nate Johnson (5-6, 145... 2021) RB-LB... Mike Thomas (5-8, 165... 2022) OL-DL... Drew Wigren (5-11, 230... 2021) West Seneca West WR-DB... Nate Card (5-10, 160... 2021) *** Elite prospect OL-LB... Calvin Ricker (6-0, 200... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Aiden Adgate (6-3, 280... 2022) ** D-1 scholarship prospect; QB... Aidan Kennedy (6-1, 180... 2022) * top D-2/3 prospect; OL-DL... Dontae Hoose (6-0, 230... 2022) OL-DL... Nick Conrad (6-0, 235... 2021) OL-DL... Devin Dulinawka (6-0, 200... 2021) a-academic standout Springville QB... Lucas Freeland (6-2, 160... 2022) Hewlett Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-DB... Carmelo Gandolfo (5-10, 160... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) C-DE... Zachary Scime (6-0, 220... 2022) a OL-DL... Matt Knowles (5-9, 250... 2021) WR-DB... Daniel Faber (6-1, 160... 2021) G-DT... Ashton Filighera (6-3, 260... 2022) TE-DE... Julian Maloney (6-3, 240... 2021) WR-DB... Eitan Kleinman (5-11, 165... 2021) OT-DT... Max Milbrand (6-0, 270... 2022) WR-LB... Steve McLaughlin (6-0, 165... 2021) RB-LB... Nathaniel Redillo (5-8, 183... 2021) QB-S... Thomas Orndorff (6-3, 193... 2022) WR-DB... Tevin Mobley (5-9, 160... 2022) WR-DB... Manny Richards (6-1, 160... 2021) RB-CB... Colton Baker (5-8, 155... 2022) TE-LB... Justin Piwowarczyk (6-0, 210... 2022) H-DE... Evan Greenberg (6-1, 220... 2022) TE-MLB... Eric Pruitt (6-2, 225... 2021) RB-DB... Isaiah Simmons (5-9, 160... 2022) * WR... Stephen Hoffman (6-1, 150... 2022) WR-S... Alex Elkins (5-11, 182... 2021) WR-DB... De’merion Weatherspoon (6-1, 160... 2021) DL... Jacob Maiorano (5-11, 230... 2022) RB-CB... Andrew Slippy (5-8, 165... 2021) OL-DL... Mike Witt (6-1, 220... 2021) H-LB... Anthony Yakush (6-1, 195... 2022) Williamsville East H-LB... Daniel Reznokov (6-1, 190... 2022) Starpoint Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) QB... John Cusumano (5-10, 170... 2023) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Danny Cannon (6-0, 225... 2021) OL-DL... Jadon Margulies (6-3, 225... 2023) QB... Carson Marcus (6-1, 185... 2022)* QB-LB... Austin D’Amico (6-4, 200... 2021) TB-CB... Nathan Lee (5-10, 175... 2022) RB-LB... Ethan Dalton (6-0, 180... 2021) Locust Valley FB-TE-SS... Luke Davis (6-0, 185... 2023)* LB... Gavin Hamilton (5-10, 175... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) FB-LB... Cole Harrington (5-11, 185... 2021) OL-DL... Nick Petrilla (5-11, 210... 2021) RB-DB... Ben Ferrara (5-10, 175... 2021) * C-DT... Kyle Johnson (5-11, 235... 2021) WR-DB... Gavin Adams (6-2, 160... 2021) TE-DE... Sean Murphy (6-6, 250... 2021) * OT-DT... Ethan Bannister (6-3, 255... 2021) RB-LB... Luke Paniagua (6-0, 225... 2021) * OG-DT... Beckham Peehler (5-11, 225... 2021) Williamsville South OT-DE... Colby Lawrence (6-2, 215... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Mepham WR-CB... Hunter Briggs (5-10, 170... 2021) WR-FS... Jeremy Matute (6-2, 170... 2021) ** Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) TE-DE... Hunter Umstead (6-0, 185... 2021) HB-LB... Aidan Ostrowski (5-11, 205... 2021) a QB... Billy Kender (6-1, 175... 2021) WR-CB... Luke Parsons (5-10, 155... 2021) QB-DB... Jon Clifford (5-11, 175... 2021) OL-DL... Jack Savalli (5-11, 215... 2021) a WR-DB... Evan Dean (5-10, 175... 2024) TE-DE... Zack Sutton (6-3, 195... 2021) WR-DB... Thomas Simone (6-1, 180... 2021) WR-DB... Antonio Pescrillo (5-9, 170... 2024) WR-FS... Brett Johnson (6-1, 175... 2022) WR-DB... Billy Molloy (5-10, 160... 2021) WR-DB... Mike DuMond (6-0, 175... 2021) WR-CB... Max Graves (6-1, 175... 2022) WR-DB... Chris Cirino (5-11, 155... 2021) a WR-DB... Dom Grandinetti (6-0, 170... 2021) WR-OLB... Andrew Girzone (6-2, 190... 2022) K... Joseph Marcello (5-7', 150... 2021) RB-LB... Thomas Browne (5-11, 180... 2022) OL-DE... Elijah Munir (6-3, 240... 2022) RB-SS... Aidan Amato (6-0, 190... 2022) WR-CB... Josh Randolph (6-0, 180... 2021) C-DE... Matt Murphy (5-11, 220... 2022) OL-DL... Logan Logiudice (6-0, 200... 2022) OL-DL... Matt Schreader (6-2, 215... 2023) OL-DE... Dominic Govenettio (6-1, 185... 2022) OL-DL... Miguel Rivera (6-0, 253... 2022) RB-LB... Caeb Kruzicki (5-11, 215... 2022) RB-S... Dominic Novello (6-0, 185... 2023) a St. Joe’s QB-WR... PJ Tasca (5-10, 165... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-FS... Nolan Holtz (5-9, 155... 2023) Oceanside WR-DB... Jackson Alagna (5-6, 142... 2021) WR-OLB... Ethan Pantera (5-11, 185... 2023) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Romone Anderson (x-x, xxx... 2021) OL-LB... Luke Coppola (5-9, 185... 2023) RB-LB... Andres Duran (5-11, 200... 2021) * RB-DB... Cameron Bell (5-8, 164... 2021) QB... Charlie McKee (6-1, 185... 2022) *** a OL-DL... Will Brinson (x-x, xxx... 2021) Wilson TE-DE... Matt Roesler (6-6, 220... 2022) ** a WR-DB... Jack Carey (5-8, 145... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) WR-CB... Dan McCormick (6-2, 170... 2022) * OL-DL... Sean Carey (6-2, 265... 2021) OT-DE... Ben Mahar (5-11, 190... 2021) WR-RB-DB... Michael Mecca (5-7, 160... 2022) * RB-DB... Carlos Gordon (5-11, 170... 2021) FB-LB... Joey Broderick (5-9, 215... 2022) * a WR-DB... Vincent Harrer (5-11, 140... 2021) C... Anthony Corvino (6-2, 220... 2022) QB-DE... Jackson Keidel (6-3, 180... 2021) K... Frank Morizio (5-7, 160... 2022) OL-DL... Derek Maniscalco (5-6, 204... 2021) G-DT... Alvin Lugo (5-10, 245... 2022) TE-DE... Paul Swiencicki (6-0, 230... 2021) Section 7 WR-CB... Anthony Rodriguez (5-11, 165... 2023) * FB-LB... Nick Valentino (5-9, 185... 2021) TE-LB... Logan Lyson (6-2, 215... 2023) ** a QB... Cal Wither (6-3, 180... 2021) OL-DL... Aiden Wright (6-0, 205...2021) *** Elite prospect ** D-1 scholarship prospect; Tonawanda * top D-2/3 prospect; Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) a-academic standout QB... Justin Mangold (6-0, 195... . 2021) OL-DL-LS... Robert Woolcott (6-1, 245... 2021) Saranac Lake DB-WR... Dillon Cary (5-10, 165... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DE... Marcel Wittmen (6-3 220... XXXX) QB... Rhett Darrah (6-0, 170... 2021) WR-LB-P... Rudy Warren (6-1 195... 2021) WR-DB... David Warner (6-1, 174... 2021) FB-LB... Colin Zientera (6-0, 200... 2021) RB-DB... Sam Donaldson (5-10, 197... 2021)

28 New York State Recruiting Watch List Minisink Valley Suffern Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) ** Section C-DT... Adam Fenner (6-1, 280... 2021) OL-DL... Eric Genua (6-1 250... 2021) 9 RB-LB... Carson Henry (6-0, 205... 2021) RB-LB... Johnny Chau (5-10, 200... 2021) WR-S... Jake Romano (6-1, 190... 2021) OL-DL... Jimmy Lee (6-0, 260... 2021) WR-CB... Dylan Guyette (5-10, 175... 2021) RB-OLB...Clevmer Lubin (6-3, 215... 2021) *** *** Elite prospect OL-DE... Scott Geysen (6-1, 215... 2021) Valley Central ** D-1 scholarship prospect; WR-CB... Nikko Suarez (5-10, 175... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) * top D-2/3 prospect; RB-LB... Kyle Killenberger (5-11, 200... 2021) a-academic standout TE-DE... Tyler Mackie (6-2, 230... 2022) OL-DL... Zachary Cimorelli (5-10, 237... 2022) RB-LB... Ethan Gallo (6-0, 205... 2023) RB-LB... Byrce DeRonda (5-11, 185... 2022) Cornwall QB-DB... Dylan O'Banks (5-9, 165... 2022) Monroe-Woodbury RB-LB... Daniel Latimer (5-10, 185... 2023) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) ** WR-DB... Ashton Sledzianowski (5-10, 160... 2023) TE-LB... John Brady (6-3, 200... 2021) WR-DB... Cameron Adams (6-2, 185... 2021) WR-FS... Jack Diamond (6-1, 190... 2021) QB-DB... Michael Zrelak (5-11, 170... 2022) * OL-DL... Adrian Hakaj (6-0, 270... 2021) QB-DB... Anthony Campione (6-0, 165... 2021) ** WR-DB... Marco Olivarria (6-1, 200... 2021) WR-DB... Alex Hess (6-0, 170... 2021) RB-LB... Chris Rose (5-9, 200... 2021) WR-DB... Jason Dimura (6-1, 170... 2021) OT-DE... Joey Pullar (6-2, 220... 2021) WR-DB ... Mike Scancarello (5-6, 155... 2022) ***a QB... Aidan Semo (6-3, 200... 2022) RB-LB... Anthony Maiorino (5-11, 185... 2021) OL... Jayden Lont (6-0, 280... 2022) TE-LB... Seth Boss (5-11, 185... 2021) ** NG... Orlando Catherns (6-2, 300... 2022) RB-DB... Nicholas Calderone (5-10, 170... 2021) **a WR-CB... Derek Marrow (6-0, 200... 2022) WR-DB... C.J. Graham (6-0, 180... 2021) WR-SAF... Patrick Murphy (6-0, 180... 2022) OL-DL... Dean Pesce (6-0, 200... 2021) ** WR-DB... Jack Gailard (5-9, 158... 2021) OL-DL... Allen Estevez (6-2, 270... 2021) RB-DL... Andrew Pichardo (6-2, 225... 2022) Marlboro OL-DL... Dan Alexandre (5-11, 230... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Romeo Warren (6-2, 235... 2022) RB-LB-... Jake Ward (5-10, 200... 2022) TE-DL... Colin Brown (6-2, 185... 2021) C-DT-DE... Joany Mercado (5-10, 235... 2021) WR-DB... Robert Kelly (5-9, 150... 2022) OL-DL-LS... Trace Napoli (6-0, 260... 2022) RB-LB... Myles Davis (6-1, 200... 2022) WR-DB... Jaden Rios (5-8, 175... 2021) WR-DB... Conor Fitzgibbon (6-0, 175... 2023)

29 New York State Recruiting Watch List Minisink Valley Suffern Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) ** Section C-DT... Adam Fenner (6-1, 280... 2021) OL-DL... Eric Genua (6-1 250... 2021) 9 RB-LB... Carson Henry (6-0, 205... 2021) RB-LB... Johnny Chau (5-10, 200... 2021) WR-S... Jake Romano (6-1, 190... 2021) OL-DL... Jimmy Lee (6-0, 260... 2021) WR-CB... Dylan Guyette (5-10, 175... 2021) RB-OLB...Clevmer Lubin (6-3, 215... 2021) *** *** Elite prospect OL-DE... Scott Geysen (6-1, 215... 2021) Valley Central ** D-1 scholarship prospect; WR-CB... Nikko Suarez (5-10, 175... 2021) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) * top D-2/3 prospect; RB-LB... Kyle Killenberger (5-11, 200... 2021) a-academic standout TE-DE... Tyler Mackie (6-2, 230... 2022) OL-DL... Zachary Cimorelli (5-10, 237... 2022) RB-LB... Ethan Gallo (6-0, 205... 2023) RB-LB... Byrce DeRonda (5-11, 185... 2022) Cornwall QB-DB... Dylan O'Banks (5-9, 165... 2022) Monroe-Woodbury RB-LB... Daniel Latimer (5-10, 185... 2023) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) ** WR-DB... Ashton Sledzianowski (5-10, 160... 2023) TE-LB... John Brady (6-3, 200... 2021) WR-DB... Cameron Adams (6-2, 185... 2021) WR-FS... Jack Diamond (6-1, 190... 2021) QB-DB... Michael Zrelak (5-11, 170... 2022) * OL-DL... Adrian Hakaj (6-0, 270... 2021) QB-DB... Anthony Campione (6-0, 165... 2021) ** WR-DB... Marco Olivarria (6-1, 200... 2021) WR-DB... Alex Hess (6-0, 170... 2021) RB-LB... Chris Rose (5-9, 200... 2021) WR-DB... Jason Dimura (6-1, 170... 2021) OT-DE... Joey Pullar (6-2, 220... 2021) WR-DB ... Mike Scancarello (5-6, 155... 2022) ***a QB... Aidan Semo (6-3, 200... 2022) RB-LB... Anthony Maiorino (5-11, 185... 2021) OL... Jayden Lont (6-0, 280... 2022) TE-LB... Seth Boss (5-11, 185... 2021) ** NG... Orlando Catherns (6-2, 300... 2022) RB-DB... Nicholas Calderone (5-10, 170... 2021) **a WR-CB... Derek Marrow (6-0, 200... 2022) WR-DB... C.J. Graham (6-0, 180... 2021) WR-SAF... Patrick Murphy (6-0, 180... 2022) OL-DL... Dean Pesce (6-0, 200... 2021) ** WR-DB... Jack Gailard (5-9, 158... 2021) OL-DL... Allen Estevez (6-2, 270... 2021) RB-DL... Andrew Pichardo (6-2, 225... 2022) Marlboro OL-DL... Dan Alexandre (5-11, 230... 2022) Pos... Player (Ht, Wt, yr) OL-DL... Romeo Warren (6-2, 235... 2022) RB-LB-... Jake Ward (5-10, 200... 2022) TE-DL... Colin Brown (6-2, 185... 2021) C-DT-DE... Joany Mercado (5-10, 235... 2021) WR-DB... Robert Kelly (5-9, 150... 2022) OL-DL-LS... Trace Napoli (6-0, 260... 2022) RB-LB... Myles Davis (6-1, 200... 2022) WR-DB... Jaden Rios (5-8, 175... 2021) WR-DB... Conor Fitzgibbon (6-0, 175... 2023)

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