TTonightÊsonightÊs PProgramrogram Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:00 PM Arrivals Welcome Carl Kuras

6:30 PM Opening Pledge of Allegiance ER David DeYoung

6:30 PM Dinner by All Occasions Catering LLC. Salad Roast Beef Potato Vegetable Rolls and Butter Dessert Coffee and Soft Drinks

7:15 PM Introductions and Acknowledgements Carl Kuras History and Explanation of the Trench Trophy Committee LinemanÊs Pledge Bill Pukalo Guest Remarks and Award Presentations Jim McNally Ed Sciera Dave Hack Former Award Recipients

8:15 PM 2013 Trench Trophy Awarded Jim McNally John Gebhardt Memorial Scholarship Awarded Lancaster Elks Lodge Special Award Presentation Chad Kuras

8:30 PM Closing Remarks ER David DeYoung and Committee

04010 TTrenchrench TrophyTrophy Â13Â13 ------0011 22013013 TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy HHallall ooff FFameame IInducteesnductees #76 | Jerimiah Bill Hamburg High School #58 | Ryan Byrne Bishop Timon/ St. Jude High School #55 | Tommy Doctor Grand Island High School #76 | Dawson Hillis Orchard Park High School #75 | Mike Lamb Depew High School #51 | Steven MacIllwain Cleveland Hill High School #66 | Ryan Merlau Pioneer High School #79 | Cody Oldro Randolph High School #50 | Kevon Perry Burgard High School #69 | Steven Stauss Albion High School #78 | Phil Zobrest Alden High School 22013013 UUnderclassmannderclassman AAwardward Presented by Dave Hack and Be the Best Football Camp Large Schools #73 | George Attea Williamsville North High School Small Schools #70 | Michael Bowers Randolph High School 10 20 40 5 0022 ------TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy ÂÂ1313 30 TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy EExecutivexecutive CCommitteeommittee Kuras Carl Co-Chairman/Founder Sciera Ed Co-Chairman Rizzi Philip Co-Chairman Zajac Jerry Secretary Rizzi Victor Treasurer Constantino Sibby Administrative Assistant Braun Gary Trustee Cronin Dennis Trustee Graver Chuck Trustee Hajduk David Trustee Keicher Robert Trustee Pukalo Bill Trustee Kuhn Len Co-Founder TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy CCommitteeommittee MMembersembers Aldinger,Dick Labenski, Tim Andreessen, Paul Lamere, Bob Bruso, Sean Lang, Dennis Cantanzaro, Jack Maciejewski, Ken Coburn , Rick Mason, Dennis Damiani, Dave OÊBrien, Ken Delzer, Bob Sr. OÊConnor, Bob DeYoung, Dave Ozolins, Bernie Di Rienzo, Lou Payne, Chris Domino, Art Sciandra, Angelo Eicheldinger, Rick Scimia, Joe Ertel, Carl Sharpe, Bob Ferrentino, Mike Smith, Jerry Fleichman, Jim Sugg, Harry Gesse, Ken Sullivan, Don Graham, Glenn Tundo, Gene Griffin, Steve Warnick, Fred Gustavel, Daryle Warnick, Don Hack, Dave Wegner, Brian Hersey, Dave Wegner, Gary Huber, Chuck Wegner, Ken Jankiewicz, Len Whelan, Paul Kevin, Kliber Wilson, Brian Kolb, Jason Zichittella, Bob Kuras, Chad Zieziula, John Paul Ficzere | John Gebhardt | Tom Terhart 04010 TTrenchrench TrophyTrophy Â13Â13 ------0033 GGuestuest SSpeakerspeakers Jim McNally Former NFL Offensive Line Coach

Kenmore West graduate, Jim McNally, was considered too small to play line. His size and speed even earned him the nickname „Mouse‰ in the back yards of Kenmore. Jim began his coaching career as an assistant with UB until the school ended their football program, Jim moved on to other college programs including Marshall, Boston College, and Wake Forest before being hired as the offensive line coach with the of the NFL. Jim would spend 15 years with Cincinnati coaching a line anchored by Pro Football Hall of Famer, Anthony Munoz. After leaving Cincinnati in 1994, Jim signed on as offensive line coach for the NFL expansion franchise, and then would hold the same position for the during their 2000 appearance in the Super Bowl. Jim then got the opportunity to come back home to Western New York and coach for his hometown Bills. In 2007, after four years with the Bills and over 30 years of coaching, McNally retired. Jim is a member of the Kenmore West Athletic Hall of Fame and a 2008 inductee to the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the UB Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982. Dave Hack 5 Time CFL All-Star and 1999 Grey Cup Champion

As a player, Dave was a three-year starter at Division I Maryland. A member of the practice squad in 1996, he went on to play nine seasons with the Hamilton Tiger Cats of the CFL, where he was a five-time league all-star and won the Grey Cup Championship in 1999. He has also coached two seasons at both St. Francis High School and Erie Community College and served as a guest coach with Hamilton and the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL. In 2008 David joined the Buffalo State BengalsÊ coaching staff to help coach the offensive line. He is the founder of „Be the Best‰ Football Camp LLC. He has a bachelorÊs degree from Maryland in kinesiology and a masterÊs in education from DÊYouville College. David is a native of Holland, NY, and he currently resides in East Aurora with his wife Deborah and their two Bernese mountain dogs. Jasen Carlsson 2009 Trench Trophy Winner and UB Starting Lineman

Southwestern Coach Jay Sirianni called him the best lineman that heÊs ever coached, Jasen Carlsson was the winner of the 2009 Trench Trophy and numerous other state and local accolades. Since then, the Jamestown native has attended the , earning his starting position on the line during he sophomore year. He hasnÊt looked back helping anchor a strong UB offensive line that lead the way for one of the best offenses in the MAC this season and wrapping up first team All-MAC honors. 10 20 40 5 0044 ------TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy ÂÂ1313 30 SSpecialpecial GGuestsuests Mark Adair Editor of Football Weekly Chuck Amo Section 6 Athletic Council Representative Sal Capaccio WGR Sports Radio 550 Host and Local Media Personality Jasen Carlson 2009 Trench Trophy Winner David Dee Time Warner Cable SportsNet Milt Dickerson Kensington Lions Club and WNY All Star Game Chairperson Dan Evans Buffalo Bills Vice President of Information Technology Joe Foyle Coaching Great and Member of Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Dick Gallagher Editor and Founder of Western New York High School Sports Don Heins YNN Buffalo Sports Anchor Chuck Huber Former Coach and President of WNY Football Coaches Association Denny Lynch Greater Buffalo Sports HOF VP and Former Director of Public Relations Buffalo Bills Dennis Sarow Connolly Cup Chairman Adam Stoldtman Section 6 Athletic Council Football Assistant Chairman Buffalo News Sports Writers Mary Jo Monnin, Keith McShea, and Lauren Mariacher Village and Town of Lancaster Elected Officials WGR Sports Radio 550 - Inside High School Sports

04010 TTrenchrench TrophyTrophy Â13Â13 ------0055 ÂÂ1313 - ÂÂ1414 LLodgeodge OOfficersfficers Camille Lewandowski Robert Delzer Secretary David DeYoung Inner Guard Gerald Zajac Exalted Ruler Robert Thomson Treasurer Chaplain Robert Wilde Paul Welker Leading Knight Tiler Sebastian Constantino Paul Neunder Loyal Knight Walter Paluszak Dennis Lang Richard Eicheldinger Lecturing Knight Rodney Blicharski Lou Di Rienzo Rick Coburn Esquire Trustees Carl Kuras Manager

With nearly 1 million members in more than 2,000 local lodges nationwide, the Elks is one of the largest and most active fraternal organizations in the world. The Lancaster Elks Lodge donates to numerous charitable causes on the local, state, and national levels. We offer numerous activities and services to not only our members and their families, but also the community. This great organization always welcomes new members with open arms, so if youÊre interested, let us know. Elks believe in the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, Fidelity, God, and Patriotism. A few examples of what the Elks do for the community: HHoopoop SShoothoot ---- FFreeree TThrowhrow ProgramProgram More than 2.5 million boys and girls participated in 2012-13. The largest co-educational sports program in the country. Open and free to all boys and girls, ages 8-13. DDrugrug AAwarenesswareness PProgramsrograms Provides resources to help educate children about the dangers of drugs. Helps to support educators, parents, and community leaders, in their fight against youth drug use. SScholarshipcholarship PProgramsrograms Awards over $3.64MM in scholarships EVERY year, second only to United States Government. VVeteranseterans SServiceservices All 172 VA Medical Centers have a committee of Elks which helps to enhance the lives of our ill and aging veterans. EElkslks NNationalational FFoundationoundation The charitable trust has total net assets of over $390 million. The ENF will distribute more than $26 million during the 2013-14 fiscal year. 10 20 40 5 0066 ------TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy ÂÂ1313 30 22003003 NNomineesominees aandnd HHOFOF IInducteesnductees Week One Nominations: Week Six Nominations: Brandon Randle - Burgard Jerod Allen - Medina Alex Haney - Lockport Matt Graham - Orchard Park Justin Kindt - Depew John Livingston - Eden LaMar Russel - Cardinal OÊHara Pat Neligh - Southwestern Rich Zee - East Aurora Kyle Van de Velde - Lancaster Week Two Nominations: Week Seven Nominations: Matt Gioia - West Seneca West Andrew Daines - Niagara Falls Mike Enouch - Fredonia Brad Maderer - Alden Jerid Bradley - Catt. / Little Valley Mike McGuire - Williamsville North John Domres - Amherst Joe Sidari - Medina Chris Smith - St. Francis Josh Solem - Springville Week Three Nominations: Week Eight Nominations: Doug Ingraham - Grand Island Mat Derx - Portville John Wood - St. Joes David Dix - Hamburg Gary Coughlin - Timon St. Jude Steve Gaiser - West Seneca West Eric Rogers - Burgard Justin Oddo - St. JoeÊs Garvie Freeman - South Park Rob Webb - Lewiston-Porter Justin Weber - Orchard Park Week Four Nominations: Ryan Amos - Cleveland Hill Week Nine Nominations: David Filighera - West Valley Jerome Chambers - Lockport Adam Lake - Albion Anthony Symanski - Lafayette Alex Port - North Tonawanda Matt Langsworthy - Southwestern Adam Rosner - Depew Jake Keller - Eden Doug Worthington - St. Francis Mike Antonelli - Grand Island Week Five Nominations: Week Ten Nominations: Andy Benk - Lockport Andy Sickles - Randolph Robert Colpoys - Niagara-Wheatfield Joe Podlucky - Grand Island Keith Domon - Tonawanda Matt Miller - Portville Gary Maull - Olean John Boyd - Orchard Park Mike Rathbun - Maryvale Kevin Thie - St. Francis Damon Fortner - Burgard Hall of Fame Inductees: Ryan Amos - Cleveland Hill Garvie Freeman - South Park Matt Graham - Orchard Park Alex Haney - Lockport Doug Ingraham - Grand Island Justin Kindt - Depew John Livingston - Eden Gary Maull - Olean Brandon Randle - Burgard Chris Smith - St. Francis Andy Sickles - Randolph Doug Worthington - St. Francis

04010 TTrenchrench TrophyTrophy Â13Â13 ------0077 22004004 NNomineesominees aandnd HHOFOF IInducteesnductees

Week One Nominations: Week Five Nominations: Joe Sidari - Medina Peter Bittner - Williamsville North Chris Smith - St. Francis Tom Cich - Williamsville East Mike Rathbun - Maryvale John Pomarzynski - St. MaryÊs Jason Weber - Orchard Park Jim Nicotta - Eden Chad Brooks - Albion Nick Schmidt - West Seneca West Week Two Nominations: Week Six Nominations: Matt Miller - Portville Jake Brant - Starpoint John Gemza - West Seneca West Jaik Halpainy - Panama Darby Leroy - Lake Shore Matt Henry - Alden Nick Sczczepanski - Canisius Robert Humes - Riverside Nick Rubert - Lockport Justin Piershalski- St. JoeÊs Alex Port - North Tonawanda Week Three Nominations: Adam Cruz - Tonawanda Week Seven Nominations: Chris Murphy - Orchard Park Kyle Reeb - Cheektowaga Carson Calabria - Albion Ian Margerum - Hamburg Tim Brown - Burgard Scott Guenther - Lancaster Matt Gartler - Iroquois Mike Farraca - Williamsville East Jim Griffin - Timon Maurice Randle - Burgard Week Four Nominations: Week Eight Nominations: Adam Rosner - Depew John Hoog - McKinley Adriel Santiago - South Park Chris Ryberg - Panama Doug Worthington - St. Francis Colin Thompon - Grand Island Matt Sanscrainte - Cheektowaga Rob Gronkowski - Williamsville North Josh Brant - Sweet Home Kevin Wild - Amherst Steve Coan - Frewsburg Week Nine Nominations: Jason Weber - Orchard Park Alex Port - North Tonawanda Doug Worthington - St. Francis Adriel Santiago - South Park Matt Miller - Portville Hall of Fame Inductees: Tim Brown - Burgard Steve Coan - Frewsburg Matt Langworthy - Southwestern Ian Margerum - Hamburg Matt Miller - Portville Jason Weber - Orchard Park Alex Port - North Tonawanda Adam Rosner - Depew Adriel Santiago - South Park Chris Smith - St. Francis Doug Worthington - St. Francis

10 20 40 5 0088 ------TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy ÂÂ1313 30 22005005 NNomineesominees aandnd HHOFOF IInducteesnductees Week One Nominations: Week Six Nominations: Jeffrey Beaver - Burgard Dave Meadows - OÊHara Ryan Mruk - Lancaster Phil Budzinski - Depew Dan Warner - St. MaryÊs Jeff Papia - St. JoeÊs Jeremy Kelley - West Seneca West Julio Rivera - Riverside Ben Hendrick - Orchard Park Randy Pike - Panama Jake Button - Niagara Falls Week Two Nominations: Marcus Bynes - Burgard Andy Dlugosz - Timon/St. Jude Matt Lodestro - Falconer Week Seven Nominations: Pat Nowak - Cheektowaga Chad Boskat - Jamestown Matt Piazza - St. JoeÊs Brad Braun - Starpoint Kevin Wild - Amherst Trevor Henderson - Casadaga Valley Rob Gronkowski - Williamsville North Kevin Eppinger - Silver Creek Pete Bittner - Williamsville North Week Three Nominations: Jacob Brant - East High School Week Eight Nominations: Brandon Farrell - Cleveland Hill Aaron Barczak - St. MaryÊs Alex Herman - Hamburg Matt Sanscrainte - Cheektowaga Brian Malak - Frontier Brian Monaco - Amherst Terry Mimms - Mckinley Blake Eaton - Allegany Limestone Joe Webb - Lackawanna Brandon Antonelli - Grand Island

Week Four Nominations: Week Nine Nominations: Drew Graziadei - Sweet Home Jim Lougen - St. JoeÊs Andy Holland - Albion Ben Hallock - Pioneer Max Annis - North Tonawanda Jacob Brant - Starpoint Pat Garrity - Canisius Mike Durwald - Lancaster T.J. Bootey - Jamestown Joe Perlino - Sweet Home Justin King - Grand Island Nick Borgosz - Clarence Week Ten Nominations: Justin King - Grand Island Week Five Nominations: Jeffrey Papia - St. JoeÊs Mike Farraca - Williamsville East Abdullah Hadi - Lackawanna John Milks - East Aurora Kevin Eppinger - Silver Creek Greg Michaels - Orchard Park Tim McElwain - Randolph Mike Appenheimer - Maryvale Carlton Byrum - Depew Chris Pawlowski - West Seneca East Jesse Jesonowski - Iroquois Hall of Fame Inductees: Max Annis - North Tonawanda Pete Bittner - Williamsville North Abdullah Hadi - Lackawanna Jesse Jesonowski - Iroquois Justin King - Grand Island Blake Eaton - Allegany-Limestone Tim McElwain - Randolph John Hogg - McKinley Jeffrey Beaver - Burgard Jeff Papia - St JoeÊs 04010 TTrenchrench TrophyTrophy Â13Â13 ------0099 22006006 NNomineesominees aandnd HHOFOF IInducteesnductees

Week One Nominations: „Snow Storm‰ Nominees: Brent Atkinson - Lewiston-Porter Corey Balcerzak - Lockport Joe Inglut - Lake Shore Brad Dolce - Orchard Park Mike Appenheimer - Maryvale Nick Halett - Pine Valley Nick Christman - Sweet Home Tim McElwain - Randolph Sam Mantesanti - Medina Greg Michaels - Orchard Park James Rayhill - Grand Island Week Two Nominations: Peter Violante - Lewiston-Porter Nick Azzarelli - Tonawanda Andy Apperson - Maple Grove Tyler Durinka - Williamsville East Marcus Bynes - Burgard Dave Eron - St. MaryÊs Clifton Crotz - Catt./Little Valley David Skrip - Albion Cameron Hutcherson - East Phil Tardivo - Depew Josh Jesonowski - Iroquois Pat Linnane - Lew-Port Week Three Nominations: Jim Litz - Maryvale Anthony Benson - Grover Cleveland Alex Mueller - Lackawanna Randy Bloom - Orchard Park Chris Skubis - Clarence Scott Boyer - Amherst John Urschel - Canisius Colin Byrne - West Seneca East Blake Eaton - Allegany-Limestone Hall of Fame Inductees: Harrison Steinwald - St. JoeÊs Mike Appenheimer - Maryvale Andrew Apperson - Maple Grove Week Four Nominations: Anthony Benson - Grover Cleveland Carlton Byrum - Depew Carlton Byrum - Depew Andy Dlugosz - Timon/ St. Jude Joseph DePalma - Silver Creek Kyle Gibas - Starpoint Abdullah Hadi - Lackawanna Bob Giovino - Cleveland Hill Nicholas Kakavand - Iroquois Abdullah Hadi - Lackawanna Gil Rodriguez - Frontier Phil Ryan - West Seneca West Christopher Skubis - Clarence Harrison Steinwald - St. JoeÊs Week Five Nominations: Pat Blizniak - East Aurora Randy Colling - Pioneer Anthony Crispo - Cardinal OÊHara Neil Nelson - Falconer Joe Rizzuto - Canisius Gil Rodriguez - Frontier Week Six Nominations: Joe Depalma - Silver Creek Nick Kakavand - Iroquois Neil Raddu - West Seneca West C.J. Ryan - St. JoeÊs Maurice Tossah - Burgard Joe Webb - Lackawanna

10 20 40 5 1100 ------TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy ÂÂ1313 30 22007007 NNomineesominees aandnd HHOFOF IInducteesnductees Week One Nominations: Week Six Nominations: Randy Bloom - Orchard Park Jon Bayerl - Depew Nick Christman - Sweet Home Colin Byrne - West Seneca East Randy Colling - Pioneer Colton Erickson - Falconer Tyler Durinka - Williamsville East Jerome Fields - Williamsville North Paul Eaton - St. Francis Corey Hymes - St. Francis

Week Two Nominations: Week Seven Nominations: Corey Balcerzak - Lockport Anthony Christopher - Cardinal OÊHara Curtis Hairston - Cleveland Hill Zack Eldridge - Cleveland Hill Josh Jesonowski - Iroquois Jake Havernick - Cheektowaga James Skura - Clarence Sean Mulhern - St. JoeÊs Joe Webb - Lackawanna Sean Painter - West Seneca West Week Three Nominations: Week Eight Nominations: Kevin Dudkowski - Depew Jared Falkenrath - Cardinal OÊHara Neil Nelson - Falconer Art Garvey - East Aurora Chris Schart - J.F.K. Brenden Hammer - Cheektowaga Dan Skinner - Timon/St. Jude Robert Reed - Wilson Mike Smith - Grover Dustin Synder - West Seneca West Week Four Nominations: Week Nine Nominations: Mike Brown - St. MaryÊs Anthony Benson - Grover Cleveland Tim Kopp - Maryvale Marquis Davis - McKinley David Skrip - Albion Peter Ewing - Nichols Drew Westcott - Hamburg Alex Golda - Lackawanna Randell Wilkie - East Marcus McKoy - Lockport Week Five Nominations: Week Ten Nominations: Tim Boorady - Grand Island Nicholas Bonacquisti - Orchard Park Randolf Diamon - Ken. West Mike Golombek - Cleveland Hill Tyler Freeman - Westfield Jon King - Southwestern Marcellus Jones - Lancaster William Middlebrooks - McKinley Neil Raddu - West Seneca West Jose Rosario - Randolph Aaron Roy - North Tonawanda

Hall of Fame Inductees: Corey Balcerzak - Lockport Anthony Benson - Grover Cleveland Lancaster Elks Lodge Lineman Awards: Randy Bloom - Orchard Park Colton Erickson - Falconer Nicholas Christman - Sweet Home Small School Underclassman of the Year Kevin Dudkowski - Depew Zack Eldridge - Cleveland Hill Nicholas Bonacquisti - Orchard Park Art Garvey - East Aurora Large School Underclassman of the Year Corey Hymes - St. Francis Joshua „Mooch‰ Jesonowski - Iroquois Jose Rosario - Randolph

04010 TTrenchrench TrophyTrophy Â13Â13 ------1111 22008008 NNomineesominees aandnd HHOFOF IInducteesnductees Week One Nominations: Week Six Nominations: Kevin Gerlach - Williamsville South Kyle Colling - Pioneer Xavier Hodge - Burgard Jeremy Ferguson - Burgard Dylan Kawalec - J.F.K. Reggie Green - Lackawanna Kevin Kieliszek - Lancaster Nick Muscarella - Alden Don Rohauer - Alden Mike Smith - Grover Cleveland Week Two Nominations: Week Seven Nominations: Nick Bonaquisti - Orchard Park Jonathan Connors - West Seneca East Boomer Brock - Iroquois Jerome Fields - Williamsville North Chris Buck - Frontier Ryan Harnden - Grand Island Curtis Hairston - Cleveland Hill William Middlebrooks - McKinley Josh Stockwell - Medina Mike Myers - J.F.K. Brandon Potyok - Lancaster Week Three Nominations: Andrew Alvira - Timon/St. Jude Week Eight Nominations: Blair Bell - Cheektowaga Stephen Jacobson - Salamanca Dillon Gallagher - Williamsville South Zach Roberts - Silver Creek Corey Gens - Maple Grove Randall Wilkie - East Jason Pazda - Clarence Pat Wilson - Canisius Ryan Wilson - Sweet Home Week Four Nominations: Zack Alabadi - Lackawanna Week Nine Nominations: Michael Crage - Starpoint Jasen Carlson - Southwestern John Heisler - Maryvale Ryan DiFlavio - West Seneca West Justin Mesi - Orchard Park Steve Phillips - Sweet Home Zach Weiland - North Tonawanda Gorden Schubert - West Seneca East Jordan Smith - Riverside Week Five Nominations: Mark Biersbach - Depew Week Ten Nominations: Ben Bunker - North Tonawanda Chris Akromas - Sweet Home Sean Mulhern Jr. - St. JoeÊs Corey King - Fredonia Xavier Robinson - Jamestown Aaron Kostrewa - North Tonawanda Demetrious Smith - Cleveland Hill Dan Lombardozzi - Clymer John Urschel - Canisius Andrew Wascher - Maple Grove Week Eleven Nominations: Hall of Fame Inductees: Nathan Longbine - Orchard Park Chris Buck - Frontier High School Justin Love - St. Francis Jordan Sisti - St. Francis Ben Bunker - North Tonawanda High School Dante Williams - Riverside Corey Gens - Maple Grove High School Andrew Zdrojewski - Canisius Reggie Green - Lackawanna High School Curtis Hairston - Cleveland Hill High School Ryan Harnden - Grand Island High School Kevin Kieliszek - Lancaster High School Justin Mesi - Orchard Park High School Steve Phillips - Sweet Home High School Donald Rohauer - Alden High School Mike Smith - Grover Cleveland High School John Urschel - Canisius High School

10 20 40 5 1122 ------TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy ÂÂ1313 30 22009009 NNomineesominees aandnd HHOFOF IInducteesnductees Week One Nominations: Week Six Nominations: Troy Bigelow - Eden Andrew Becker - Williamsville North Brad Bowen - Iroquois Chad Ewanic - Hamburg Brian Duquette - St. JoeÊs Alexander Jordan - Burgard Jeremiah Luderman - Lancaster Zach Roberts - Silver Creek Dion Merrell - Amherst Jeff Sley - Iroquois Jasen Watts - East Aurora Week Two Nominations: Christian Barczykowski - Alden Week Seven Nominations: Dillon Gallagher - Williamsville South Keith Bykowski - Cheektowaga Matt Hornung - Cheektowaga Brandon Hite - Fredonia Matt Knotts - Niagara-Wheatfield Desmond Howard - St. Francis Zack Marsh - Panama Sean Kennedy - Lancaster Tysean Rodgers - Sweet Home Kyle Moore - Albion Marquan Myles - Niagara Falls Week Three Nominations: Andrew Alvira - Timon/St.Jude Week Eight Nominations: Jasen Carlson - Southwestern Joe Boyd - Orchard Park Sean Mulhern - Riverside Eric Harnden - Grand Island Matt Smolarek - Depew Paul Kenno - Niagara Falls Andrew Pingitore - Cassadaga Valley Weston Lederhaus - Lockport Adonte Williams - Riverside Jesse Skubis - St. MaryÊs Sam Tarasek - Hutch Tech Week Four Nominations: Ari Goldfarb - Nichols Week Nine and Ten Nominations: Richie Massaro - Williamsville East John Holland - Canisius Mike Miller - Lafayette Jeremy Keesler - Randolph Ryan Shanahan - Cleveland Hill Domenic Principale - Clarence Casey Shreve - North Tonawanda Trevor Shutte - Southwestern Kyle Shreve - North Tonawanda Alex Walczak - Cheektowaga Andrew Wascher - Maple Grove Week Five Nominations: Ryan DiFlavio - West Seneca West Hall of Fame Inductees: Anthony Durno - Sweet Home Troy Bigelow - Eden Deshawn Evans - Burgard Jasen Carlson - Southwestern Kevin Gerloch - Williamsville South Dillon Gallagher - Williamsville South Michael Gilmartin - Cardinal OÊHara Eric Harnden - Grand Island Willy Ruiz - Canisius Matt Hornung - Cheektowaga Desmond Howard - St. Francis Zack Marsh - Panama Sean Mulhern - Riverside Casey Shreve - North Tonawanda Kyle Shreve - North Tonawanda

04010 TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy Â13Â13 ------1133 22010010 NNomineesominees aandnd HHOFOF IInducteesnductees Week One Nominations: Week Seven Nominations: Austin Bauer - Lancaster Joshua Beres - West Seneca East Daquan Ford - Burgard Andrew Castilone - Williamsville North Joshua Koscielniak - Orchard Park Ken Fierle - Iroquois Scott Rogers - Grand Island Henry Fumerelle - Sweet Home Mike Schiavi - Lackawanna John Walker - Grover

Week Two Nominations: Week Eight Nominations: Andrew Alvira - Timon-St.Jude Kevin Drury - St. MaryÊs John Kling - Depew Jerimiah Luderman - Lancaster Thomas NeMoyer - Canisius Zack Nykula - Fredonia Jesse Skubis - St. MaryÊs Tyler Shaw - Eden Luke Zaporowski - Iroquois Basiel Yarbrough - Burgard

Week Three Nominations: Week Nine Nominations: Dylan Anna - Pioneer Mikal Coleman - Sweet Home Jordan Eliason - Clarence Brett Dechent - Lackawanna Josh Fritz - North Tonawanda Mike Fischer - Orchard Park Chris Lanphere - Chautauqua Lake Dalton Maska - Starpoint Pat Langworthy - Southwestern Zachary Rejewski - Lake Shore

Week Four Nominations: Week Ten Nominations: Jeremy Crone - Lewiston Porter Jack Cambria - St. JoeÊs Ben Fluent - Randolph Nick Foss - Alden Jordan Hardy - East Matthew Militello - Lackawanna Kadeem Hillmon - Grover Cleveland Jordan Naudasher - Silver Creek Todd Therrien - Williamsville East Adam Pasnik - St. Francis

Week Five Nominations: Week Eleven Nominations: Joseph Adinolfi - St. JoeÊs Brad Bowen - Iroquois Blade Garlow - Medina Brandan DÊAmato - J.F.K. Brian Johnson - Cheektowaga Cederick Peterson - Lockport Patrick Moran - Orchard Park Nick Rossi - Grand Island Nate Samborski - Lancaster Derion Washington - Riverside Ben Woods - Fredonia Week Six Nominations: Hall of Fame Inductees: Jesse Clarkson - Williamsville South Dylan Anna - Pioneer Jake Currie - Southwestern Austin Bauer - Lancaster Mike Kasprzak - Depew Jack Cambria - St. JoeÊs Ken „Gino‰ Roberson - Riverside Ben Fluent - Randolph Anthony Sanders - McKinley Pat Langworthy - Southwestern Alex Walczak - Cheektowaga Thomas NeMoyer - Canisius Anthony Sanders - McKinley Mike Schiavi - Lackawanna Todd Therrien - Williamsville East Dereon Washington - Riverside

10 20 40 5 1144 ------TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy ÂÂ1313 30 22011011 NNomineesominees aandnd HHOFOF IInducteesnductees

Week One Nominations: Week Seven Nominations: Michael Arcuri - Clarence Jaden Cotton - Depew Andrew Burgio - Depew DeVonte Davis - Cleveland Hill Justin Davis - Bennett Chuck Grunzweig - Grand Island Kyle Dipirro - St. MaryÊs Zac Kreib - Depew Michael Prevorse - Pioneer Jack Plunkett - Canisius Anthony Rogers - Lafayette Week Two Nominations: Devon Leach - Orchard Park Week Eight Nominations: Michael Morganstern - Cheektowaga Central Charles Burtch - Tonawanda Todd Peoples - Cleveland Hill Babatunde Cole - Amherst T.J. Scamurra - Williamsville South John Denecke - St. Francis Troy Studd - Springville Marquel Foster - Bennett Adam Sunholm - Jamestown Cody Merrill - Westfield/Brocton Durshron Sanders - Niagara Falls Week Three Nominations: Josh Chase - Alden Week Nine Nominations: DiMilo Gibbs - Timon-St. Jude Chad Cooper - Southwestern Jordan Kihl - Lancaster Corey Fohrd - Lancaster Max Russell - Newfane Anthony Green - Sweet Home Andrew Stockman - Silver Creek Mike Grimaldi - North Tonawanda Joe Keller - Akron Week Four Nominations: Andrew Berg - Williamsville North Week Ten Nominations: Levi Boyer - Albion Nathan Anderson - Frewsburg Shane Knibbs - Starpoint Dan Austin - Southwestern Calvin Nemec - East Aurora Raymond Jackson - Cleveland Hill Evan Volmich - North Tonawanda Joshua James Jacobs - Williamsville South Larry Wright - Lackawanna Derek Rolfe - Chautauqua Lake David Waterman - Maple Grove Week Five Nominations: Miles Bartholomew - St. Francis Hall of Fame Inductees: Chris Eisenhut - Orchard Park Nathan Anderson - Frewsburg Brandon Lathrop - Kenmore West Dan Austin - Southwestern Marco Maronski - Frontier Miles Bartholomew - St. Francis Jordan Sanders - St. JoeÊs Andrew Burgio - Depew Josh Chase - Alden Week Six Nominations: Kyle DiPirro - St. MaryÊs Bryan Agle - Eden Brandon Lathrop - Kenmore West Casey Erhardt - Iroquois Devon Leach - Orchard Park Joe Smith - St. Francis Mike Morganstern - Cheektowaga Jackson John - Salamanca T.J. Scamurra - Williamsville South Roger Wangelin - Olean Mike Wild - J.F.K.

10 20 40 5 30 TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy Â13Â13 ------1155 22012012 NNomineesominees aandnd HHOFOF IInducteesnductees

Week One Nominations: Week Six Nominations: Nicholas Bachman - Barker/Roylton Hartland Sam Bonk - Clarence Jason Bunk - Alden Bruce Friedenberg - Lake Shore Ryan Hunter - Canisius Pat Haley - Canisius Anthony Pezzulo - Chautauqua Lake Jeff Pinto - Sweet Home Michael Senn - Orchard Park Anthony Sundquist - J.F.K.

Week Two Nominations: Week Seven Nominations: Matt Dolegowski - Iroquois Cliff Brown - McKinley Connor Johnson - Pioneer Greg Crane - Williamsville South Jake Swan - Maple Grove Dan Lictus - Clymer Andrew Theal - West Seneca. East Alec Morris - Cheektowaga Adam Zawadzki - West Seneca West Tyler Studd - Springville

Week Three Nominations: Week Eight Nominations: Gowah Abrams - Akron Kevin Armstrong - Starpoint John Czech - Jamestown Chris Mellott - North Tonawanda Thomas Furlong - Lockport Sean Murphy - Timon Nick Nocek - Fredonia Ramello Peterson - Clevland Hill Frank Spina - St. JoeÊs Khalil Sommerville - Bennett

Week Four Nominations: Week Nine Nominations: Robert Buono - Depew Jared Dolan - Kenmore East James Hanners - Cheektowaga Joe Majdanik - Sweet Home Andrew Hoffman - St. MaryÊs Hardshdeep Mander - Williamsville North Nate Ward - Clarence Jake Muscarella - Canisius Steve Wilde - Starpoint Kaliq Sacther - Cleveland Hill Chris Saden - Fredonia Week Five Nominations: Darmarr Dantzler - Burgard Cortland Haines - Jamestown Fredrick Ross - Bennett Steve Warthling - Tonawanda Josh Weisbeck - Alden

Hall of Fame Inductees: Jason Bunk - Alden John Czech - Jamestown Cortland Haines - Jamestown Ryan Hunter - Canisius Sean Murphy - Timon/St. Jude Nick Nocek - Fredonia Micheal Senn - Orchard Park Khalil Sommerville - Bennett Tyler Studd - Springville Jake Swan - Maple Grove

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Week One Nominations: Week Six Nominations: James Empfield - Lancaster Alex Hidalgo - Williamsville South Lucas Lugen - Dunkirk Mike Lamb - Depew Kevin Gault - Sweet Home Jon Trembley - Albion Kevon Perry - Burgard Phil Zobrest - Alden Steven Stauss - Albion Ryan Zulawski - St. Francis

Week Two Nominations: Week Seven Nominations: Conner Babel - West Seneca East Adam Balica - Orchard Park Paul Battaglia - St. MaryÊs Nate Burnett - McKinley Jerimiah Bill - Hamburg John Navarro - Sweet Home Tommy James - Akron Brandon Reilly - West Seneca East Ryan Merlau - Pioneer Devin Shaw - Eden

Week Three Nominations: Week Eight Nominations: Ryan Byrne - Timon/St. Jude Bryan Cheskiewicz - Starpoint Sean Connell - Salamanca Erik Jacobs - Williamsville South Dylan Grant - Depew Kyle Moran - Southwestern Kim Jin - Fredonia Maurice Powell - Mckinley William Kirkwood - Frontier Brett Seekings - Fredonia

Week Four Nominations: Week Nine Nominations: Brandon Ball - Springville Tyler Furlow - Maple Grove Erik Feitshans - Alden Brian Rudnick - JFK Steven MacIllwain - Cleveland Hill Joe Sarow - Akron Cody Oldro - Randolph Erik Tingue - Jamestown Marshall Taylor - Lockport Marcus Webb - Lackawanna

Week Five Nominations: Week Ten Nominations: Tommy Doctor - Grand Island Colin Anderson - Frewsburg Trevon Harrell - Cheektowaga Justus Elliot - Portville Dawson Hillis - Orchard Park Tyler Kunkel - Cleveland Hill David Koeppel - Canisius Alexander Caggiano - Frontier Justin Restorff - North Tonawanda Damian Watts - Cattaraugus/Little Valley

Hall of Fame Inductees: Jerimiah Bill- Hamburg Ryan Byrne - Bishop Timon-St. Jude Tommy Doctor - Grand Island Dawson Hillis - Orchard Park Mike Lamb - Depew Steven MacIllwain - Cleveland Hill Ryan Merlau - Pioneer Cody Oldro - Randolph Kevon Perry - Burgard Steven Stauss - Albion Phil Zobrest - Alden

10 20 40 5 30 TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy Â13Â13 ------1177 LLivingstonivingston WWinsins AAwardward aass TTopop LLinemanineman The Buffalo News December 7, 2003 John Livingston of Eden has been named winner of the inaugural lineman of the year award by members of the Trench Trophy Committee. The award, sponsored by the Lancaster Elks Lodge, takes into account a playerÊs performance on and off the field, as well as attitude. Livingston, a 6-foot-1, 285-pound senior tackle, helped open holes for an Eden backfield that averaged 267 yards per game. Eden finished 11-1, reaching the New York State Class B semifinals losing to Chenango Forks. „Our committee felt Livingston kind of portrayed the intensity that carried Eden as far as they got,‰ said committee chairman Len Kuhn. „We felt like he dominated on both sides of the ball, even against Chenango Forks, and thatÊs what made him stand out above anyone else.‰ Livingston was chosen from a group of finalists that included Ryan Amos (Cleveland Hill), Matt Graham (Orchard Park), Alex Haney (Lockport), Doug Ingraham (Grand Island), Garvie Freeman (South Park), Justin Kindt (Depew), Gary Maull (Olean), Brandon Randle (Burgard), Chris Smith (St. Francis), and Doug Worthington (St. Francis).

WWebereber WWinsins TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy The Buffalo News December 5, 2004 Jason Weber, whose work in the trenches helped lead the Orchard Park football team to the Section VI Class AA championship, is this yearÊs winner of the Trench Trophy as Western New YorkÊs superior lineman. Weber was a three-year starter for the Quakers and was named to the All-Western New York first team. At defensive tackle, the 6- foot, 265-pound senior captain led OP in tackles with 90, and at right guard he helped create openings for running back Andy Pace (1,277 yards). Weber also finished fourth in the state as a heavyweight wrestler last year, is a shot put and discus thrower in track and is an Eagle Scout. The Trench Trophy was created last year by the Lancaster Elks Club, which will host an award ceremony Dec. 14 at which Weber will be presented with a $500 scholarship. He will also be honored at SaturdayÊs Western New York football banquet. The Trench Trophy Committee, which included more than 50 scouts and coaches who attended games and viewed films throughout the season, picked an honor roll of top linemen each week before selecting 11 finalists. The other finalists were: Tim Brown (Burgard), Steve Coan (Frewsburg), Matt Langworthy (Southwestern), Ian Margerum (Hamburg), Matt Miller (Portville), Alex Port (North Tonawanda), Adam Rosner (Depew), Adriel Santiago (South Park), Chris Smith (St. Francis) and Doug Worthington (St. Francis).

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The Buffalo News December 8, 2005 Jesse Jesonowski of Iroquois High School was awarded the third Trench Trophy as Western New YorkÊs most outstanding lineman Wednesday evening at the Lancaster Elks Lodge. Other finalists were: North Tonawanda senior Max Annis, Williamsville North senior Pete Bittner, Grand Island senior Justin King, Lackawanna junior Abdullah Hadi, Allegany-Limestone junior Blake Eaton, Randolph junior Tim McElwain, St. JoeÊs senior Jeff Papia, McKinley senior John Hogg and Burgard junior Jeffrey Beaver.

RRodriguezodriguez WWinsins HHardwareardware The Buffalo News December 14, 2006 The 2006 football season continues to get better for Gil Rodriguez of Frontier. Rodriguez was selected Wednesday as the winner of the Trench Trophy, which goes to the top lineman in Western New York. The presentation was made at the Lancaster Elks Lodge. Rodriguez, a 250-pounder, was part of a Frontier team that made a break-through in his senior year. He suffered through two losing seasons with the Falcons before they finished 5-3 in 2006. „He plays both ways, whistle to whistle,‰ said Phil Rizzi, co-chairman of the selection committee. „HeÊs known for his pancake blocks. He hustles and enjoys blocking.‰ The other finalists were: Mike Appenheimer (Maryvale), Andrew Apperson (Maple Grove), Anthony Benson (Grover Cleveland), Carlton Byrum (Depew), Joseph DePalma (Silver Creek), Abdullah Hadi (Lackawanna), Nicholas Kakavand (Iroquois), Christopher Skubis (Clarence), and Harrison Steinwald (St. JoeÊs).

04010 TTrenchrench TrophyTrophy Â13Â13 ------1199 CChristmanhristman WWinsins TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy The Buffalo News December 6, 2007 The notion that Sweet Home had an exceptional line this season got a big boost Wednesday when two-way standout Nick Christman was named winner of the fifth annual Trench Trophy. The award, sponsored by Lancaster Elks Lodge No. 1478, recognizes the top lineman in Western New York. „IÊm really excited because this is a really big thing and there are a lot of good kids out John Hickey/Buffalo News there,‰ said Christman. Carl Kuras, co-chairman of the Trench Trophy executive Christman was presented the award committee, joins winner Nick Christman of Sweet Home during a banquet attended by over 200 at the Lancaster Elks Club on Broadway. The eventÊs guest speaker was Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame member Joe Foyle of Lancaster. Christman, a 6-foot-2, 285- pound senior, was an offensive guard and defensive tackle. With Christman dominating on both sides of the ball, Sweet Home won Section VIÊs Class A title finishing with a 10-1 record. The PanthersÊ only loss was in the Far West Regionals to Aquinas of Section V. In that game Christman was named Defensive MVP. „My goal on defense is to run sideline-to-sideline on every play and on offensive itÊs to knock the kid across from me on his butt. That keeps me going every play,‰ said Christman. „You play as hard as you can and never give up.‰ The annual winner of the Trench Trophy is determined by a 51-man committee of qualified Elks Lodge members, local coaches and former players. During all 11 weeks of the football season, Trench Trophy scouts attended select games of all 87 teams in Western New York to rate and grade players for nominations. An original list of over 300 lineman was whittled down to a top 10. Carl Kuras, a Trench Trophy co-chairman, said Christman was the top vote- getter on most ballots. „The committee felt his tenacity on both sides of the ball was the deciding factor,‰ said Kuras. „He had stamina to go both ways. He had a motor on both sides of the ball and displayed leadership. Being the MVP on a losing team in the Regionals is pretty impressive.‰ Christman played four seasons on Sweet HomeÊs varsity team. For the past two seasons he was a first-team All-Western New York selection. Previous winners of the award have been Gil Rodriguez (Frontier, 2006), Jesse Jesonowski (Iroquois, Ê05), Jason Weber (Orchard Park, Ê04) and John Livingston (Eden, Ê03). 04010 2200 ------TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy ÂÂ1313 UUrschelrschel wwinsins TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy

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Seeing John Urschel compete against Aquinas and St. Francis was all Charlie Graver needed to convince him he was looking at this yearÊs Trench Trophy winner. The organizationÊs head scout and 30 other committee members agreed as the Canisius senior was named winner of the sixth annual award Wednesday night before 200 at the Lancaster Elks. „Considering AquinasÊ reputation and the linemen and the size they had, even though Canisius lost the game, he was dominant,‰ said John Hickey/Buffalo News High grades on the field and in the classroom helped two- Graver. „He was all over the field on every play way tackle John Urschel of Canisius earn the Trench Trophy, on offense and every play on defense. He had recognizing WNYÊs top lineman. that never-quit attitude.‰ The award, sponsored by the Lancaster Elks Lodge No. 1478, recognizes the top lineman in Western New York. The committee includes members of the Elks Lodge, local coaches and former players. During the 13-week season, the committee scouted all 87 teams in WNY. Urschel was chosen from an original list of more than 300 candidates. The 6-foot-4, 275-pound Urschel was a two-way tackle for the Crusaders (6-4), runners-up to St. Francis in the Monsignor Martin AssociationÊs League AA. Urschel was named to the All-Catholic first team in all three of his years as a starter. His tremendous skills, along with a 94 academic average, has allowed him to consider Stanford, Princeton, Cornell and the University at Buffalo. The timing of the award couldnÊt have been better for Urschel, who had an in-home visit with PrincetonÊs head coach after the award presentation. „This is a great feeling,‰ said Urschel, who wanted to recognize his line coach Rich Robbins and head coach Brandon Harris. „I wasnÊt sure I was going to win it; these are all great players. It could have been any of us.‰ The eventÊs guest speaker was longtime NFL offensive line coach and Kenmore native Jim McNally. He encouraged the athletes and their parents to „enjoy the journey‰ their high school years offer.

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The Trench Trophy scouts who focused on the play of SouthwesternÊs Jasen Carlson this season often came back with similar observations. „It was like running into a brick wall when you went to his side,‰ said Carl Kuras, co-chairman of the organization that annually recognizes the top high school football lineman. „You had to game-plan around him. If you didnÊt you were in trouble.‰ John Hickey/Buffalo News SouthwesternÊs Jasen Carlson, with Trench Trophy co-chair Ed Sciera and The 6-foot-3, 300-pound senior former Buffalo Bills offensive line coach Jim McNally, starred on both was recognized for his efforts on both sides of the ball. sides of the ball Wednesday night as he won the seventh annual Trench Trophy during a banquet for 230 held at the Lancaster Elks. Carlson anchored both sides of the line for Southwestern, winners of the past two New York State Class C titles. This season he had 51 tackles, two fumble recoveries and forced two fumbles. In CarlsonÊs four years as a starter, the Trojans went 42-4. „It helps a lot having great athletes at the quarterback and the running back position like Zack Sopak, Levi Bursch and John Mistretta and all my other teammates. It makes it pretty easy,‰ said Carlson. „A lot of great players have won this award. IÊm just glad to be one of them.‰ ItÊs been a big week for the Southwestern football program as quarterback Zack Sopak won the Connolly Cup last Saturday. Southwestern coach Jay Sirianni said Carlson is the best lineman heÊs coached in his seven seasons. „He demands a double team on defense. Offensively, JasenÊs technique is well refined for a high school player,‰ he said. The eventÊs guest speaker was Buffalo Bills right tackle Kirk Chambers. Also attending was longtime NFL offensive line coach and Kenmore native Jim McNally. The award is sponsored by the Lancaster Elks Lodge No. 1478. Players from all 86 teams in Western New York were scouted during the first 10 weeks of the season. Kuras, along with 24 other committee members, chose Carlson from an original list of 100. For the first time juniors were eliminated from consideration. Other finalists for this yearÊs award were: Troy Bigelow (Eden), Dillon Gallagher (Williamsville South), Eric Harnden (Grand Island), Matt Hornung (Cheektowaga), Desmond Howard (St. Francis), Zach Marsh (Panama), Sean Mulhern (Riverside), Casey Shreve (North Tonawanda) and Kyle Shreve (North Tonawanda). Past recipients are: John Urschel of Canisius (2008), Nick Christman of Sweet Home (2007), Gil Rodriquez of Frontier (2006), Jesse Jesonowski of Iroquois (2005), Jason Weber of Orchard Park (2004) and John Livingston of Eden (2003). 2222 ------TTrenchrench TTrophy10rophy ÂÂ1313 20 30 40 5 PPioneerÊsioneerÊs AAnnanna wwrapsraps uupp TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy Dominant lineman hauls in hardware By Mary Jo Monnin The Buffalo News December 9, 2010

Dylan Anna made a first impression that turned into a lasting impression. The Pioneer senior, discovered by scouts early in the voting process, was named the winner of the eighth annual Trench Trophy on Wednesday during a banquet for 200 at the Lancaster Elks. „One of our scouts after the first week said ÂyouÊve got to see this guy,ʉ said Trench Trophy co-chairman Ed Sciera. „He just goes and goes. He was on our radar from the beginning. He plays to the whistle. HeÊll make his initial block, and then he looks downfield for the next guy to block. That was one of the first things that attracted us.‰ The award recognizes the top senior lineman among all 86 football teams in Western New York. Sciera, along with 40 other committee members, chose Anna from an original list of 55, which made up the five nominees from each of the 11 weeks Mark Mullville/Buffalo News of voting. Committee members watched an estimated 700 hours Dylan Anna was chosen from an original list of 55. of film before giving the nod to Anna. „IÊm kind of stunned, all the hard work and sweat and tears finally paid off,‰ said Anna, who received the award from former Buffalo Bills line coach Jim McNally. „I was so happy to be a finalist and then they called my name.‰ The award is sponsored by the Lancaster Elks Lodge No. 1478. Its $1,000 scholarship was funded by the friends and family of the late John Gebhardt, who died unexpectedly on Dec. 10, 2009. Gebhardt was a member of the Elks and a 1964 graduate of Lancaster. He played football at Maryland. Anna hopes to continue his career and is considering St. John Fisher, among other schools. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound Pioneer co-captain was also second team All-Western New York. An offensive guard and defensive tackle, he led the Panthers to a 7-2 record and a No. 8 ranking in the WNY small school poll. Retired Lackawanna coach and Trench Trophy Executive Committee member Bill Pukalo saw Anna play three times. He said he was good in pass protection, hitting a second-layer defenseman and could get down field. „He was everything you wanted in a lineman,‰ Pukalo said. „It seemed he was well- respected by opponents because he was getting double-teamed. When it takes two people to block one guy, thatÊs a good sign. I talked to him before one of the games. He seemed very focused.‰ Guest speakers were Jack Catanzaro, a Lancaster graduate and All-American at Union College; Dave Hack, the Niagara-Wheatfield coach and All-CFL Hamilton Tiger Cats lineman; and Nick Christman, a Sweet Home graduate, starting guard at Edinboro and the 2007 Trench Trophy winner. The Underclassman of the Year award was presented by Hack and went to junior guard/ defensive tackle Andrew Burgio of Depew. Other finalists for the Trench Trophy were: Austin Bauer (Lancaster), Jack Cambria (St. JoeÊs), Ben Fluent (Randolph), Pat Langworthy (Southwestern), Thomas NeMoyer (Canisius), Anthony Sanders (McKinley), Mike Schiavi (Lackawanna), Todd Therrien (Williamsville East) and Dereon Washington (Riverside). 04010 TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy Â13Â13 ------2233 OOPÊsPÊs LLeacheach ppowersowers hhisis wwayay ttoo TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy By Mary Jo Monnin The Buffalo News December 8, 2011

Devon Leach couldnÊt be beaten on the field and on Wednesday night he couldnÊt be beaten off of it. The Orchard Park senior came out on top in a field of 10 finalists to land the ninth Trench Trophy. A punishing run blocker on an undefeated team, Leach was presented the annual award recognizing the top lineman in Western New York before an estimated 250 at the Lancaster Elks Lodge. „It was quite a surprise and IÊm John Hickey /Buffalo News Devon Leach of Orchard Park was presented with the Trench Trophy by honored to get it,‰ said Leach, who is 6-foot-3 former NFL line coach Jim McNally. and weighs 290 pounds. „I had four great guys play around me, and they made me look good. We worked really hard together. WeÊre good friends, we spent a lot of time together and had really great chemistry.‰ The handsome trophy also comes with a $1,000 scholarship named for the late John Gebhardt, one of the Trench TrophyÊs founders. After a year of prep school at Bridgton Academy in Maine, Leach is planning to attend Yale and continue his football career while majoring in pre-med and biology. Leach becomes the second Orchard Park lineman to win the award, joining Jason Weber, the 2004 recipient. „One-on-one blocking, there was no one who could take him on,‰ said longtime OP line coach Bob Ferrentino. „As far as run-blocking, heÊs right up there with the best. He moves pretty well and is also a good student.‰ Ferrentino said this was the biggest and strongest line heÊs had in his 18 years. „Not only did they have size, they moved very well. They were like 300-pound ballerinas,‰ he said. Leach, who can squat 650 pounds and bench 350, anchored a line from his left guard spot that paved the way for gifted running back Okoya Anderson to gain 1,705 yards and score 33 touchdowns. Leach was at his best in short-yardage or goal-line situations. He was named the offensive line MVP of the Class AA state championship game. Trench Trophy scout Dave Hajduk watched hours of film of Leach from four games and voted for him. He was one of 43 Trench Trophy scouts who saw at least three games. „The biggest thing I liked about Leach was he was good at going after the linebackers and defensive backs,‰ said Hajduk. „In high school you donÊt see a lot of that. He was very good at getting the right angle and taking them out. For a big guy like that, that was unusual.‰ Orchard ParkÊs O-line averaged 267 pounds. Joining Leach with his hand on the ground were senior Matthew Dolan (RG), sophomore Adam Belica (C), junior Michael Senn (RT), senior Chris Eisenhut (LT). Leach and Senn were first team All-Western New York selections while Eisenhut was third team. Other Trench Trophy finalists were: Dan Austin (Southwestern), Nathan Anderson (Frewsburg), Miles Bartholomew (St. Francis), Josh Chase (Alden), Kyle DiPirro (St. MaryÊs), Brandon Lathrop (Kenmore West), Mike Morganstern (Cheektowaga), T.J. Scamurra (Williamsville South) and Andrew Burgio (Depew). 10 20 40 5 2244 ------TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy ÂÂ1313 30 TTrenchrench TTrophyrophy ccapsaps HHunterÊsunterÊs jjourneyourney By Mary Jo Monnin The Buffalo News December 5, 2012 Ryan Hunter, the 6-foot-5, 315-pound lineman, felt as humbled as he is big on Wednesday night after being named the winner of the Trench Trophy, recognizing the top lineman in Western New York. The 10th annual award was presented before a gathering of 250 at the Elks Lodge in Lancaster. „Linemen donÊt get the awards as much because, honestly, people are watching the running backs or quarterback or wide receivers. WeÊre kind of hidden,‰ he said. „And coming from Canada, and not being from the area originally, I really appreciate what everyone has done for me.‰ A native of North Bay, Ont., about five hours Mark Mullville/Buffalo News north of Buffalo, Hunter made the most of his two Winner Ryan Hunter of Canisius holds the Trench Trophy varsity seasons at Canisius, displaying an ability to move after it was given to him by Jim McNally during WednesdayÊs people. He played right tackle on the offensive line and ceremony. nose tackle and defensive end out of the CrusadersÊ 3-4. With English as his second language · he transferred to Canisius from Ecole Secondaire Catholique Algonquin · heÊs managed to maintain a 90 average at a demanding school academically. Hunter bettered a field of nine other finalists. The Trench TrophyÊs scouts were fixtures at games all season and watched hundreds of hours of film before arriving at their decision. Hunter was quick to cite his teammates on the offensive line as sharing in the award with him: center Patrick Haley, left guard Jake Muscarella, left tackle Emil DiNardo and right guard David Koeppel. Hunter, who can bench press 350 pounds and squat 550, anchored a line that opened holes for a running game that averaged 251 yards per game. He helped the Crusaders to an 11-0 season and the Monsignor Martin Association championship. Last week he was named The Buffalo News co-Player of the Year. „We cared a lot about each other and were a really close-knit senior group,‰ said Hunter. „WeÊre a good group of friends, we like to hang out and we had a lot of chemistry. We understood the concepts of the offense and our backfield understood what we were trying to do.‰ Hunter becomes the second lineman from Canisius to earn the prestigious award, following 2008 winner John Urschel, a redshirt junior at Penn State. The other finalists were: Jason Bunk (Alden), John Czech (Jamestown), Cortland Haines (Jamestown), Sean Murphy (Timon/St. Jude), Nick Nocek (Fredonia), Michael Senn (Orchard Park), Tyler Studd (Springville), Khalil Summerville (Bennett) and Jake Swan (Maple Grove). Winning the Trench Trophy also comes with a $1,000 scholarship named for the late John Gebhardt, one of the Trench TrophyÊs founders. Hunter plans on applying the scholarship toward his education at Bowling Green University, a Division I program that plays in the Mid- American Conference. HeÊs given his verbal commitment and is expected to sign his national letter of intent with the Falcons in February. He also has an offer from the University at Buffalo. A possible college major would be psychology. 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