All State Team: Class B of Section VI (1st & 2nd Team)
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With the New York Football All State teams being released, I have been reviewing each class from Section VI. Today, I will cover the student-athletes that play in the Class B division. Here are the players that made 1st and…
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Continue ReadingWith the New York Football All State teams being released, I have been reviewing each class from Section VI. Today, I will cover the student-athletes that play in the Class B division. Here are the players that made 1st and 2nd team.
A three year varsity starter, Noah Willoughby Noah Willoughby 5’11” | 200 lbs | QB South Park | 2024 State NY ended his High School football career as the Section VI all time passing leader with 6,882 yards and 66 touchdowns. Noah has a quick release and fantastic arm strength. He carries himself with incredible poise and nothing seems to rattle him. Even in the face of pressure, Willoughby has the incomparable ability to keep his eyes downfield to look for the open receiver and constantly moving his feet to avoid defenders. A natural leader, Noah Willoughby Noah Willoughby 5’11” | 200 lbs | QB South Park | 2024 State NY was accepted to Lock Haven University, a Division II football program in Pennsylvania.
Antwan Ceasar Antwan Ceasar 5'8" | RB WNY Maritime/HSC | 2024 State NY
Antwan Ceasar Antwan Ceasar 5'8" | RB WNY Maritime/HSC | 2024 State NY
The 2023 Class B champions, Health Sciences Falcons relied heavily on Running Back Antwan Ceasar Antwan Ceasar 5’8″ | RB WNY Maritime/HSC | 2024 State NY . His 1,582 yards as a Senior ranked 3rd in all of Section VI. Antwan has magnificent quickness and his blazing speed makes him a threat to score every time he touches the ball. He can stop on a dime and cut like very few can. This is a superior athlete with a bright future ahead. So far, he has had offers from colleges such as John Carroll University. It is going to be interesting which college he will sign with in the upcoming weeks.
In 2023, the Pioneer Panthers made it all the way to the Class B finals, finishing the season at 9-2. Multi-faceted Running Back, Dalton Giboo Dalton Giboo 5’10” | 170 lbs | ATH Pioneer | 2024 State NY was their main reason for success, recording 2,138 all purpose yards and 27 touchdowns. Dalton is a big physical runner that is not afraid of contact. He also proved to be a dynamic playmaker as he was Pioneer’s leading receiver out of the backfield. Nothing is official yet on Giboo’s future endeavors but he should be getting some recognition from colleges.
One of the more versatile Defensive Line prospects in Western New York, Webster has great strength mixed with superior athleticism. A two way starter, he is a stud at Tight End and Defensive End. At 6’4 250 lbs, Webster is a physical specimen that is a mismatch for anyone that lines up across from him. He plays with shear aggression and his size made for long days on opposing Quarterbacks. A big game player, he saved his best game for the Class B Championship where scored a rushing touchdown on top of recording 5 tackles and a pick 6 in an 11 point win over Pioneer. This is a Division I caliber player that should be taking his talents to the next level in 2024.
A massive presence at Defensive Tackle, Sam Ikegwuonu Sam Ikegwuonu 6’3″ | 290 lbs | DL Lackawanna | 2025 State NY has been a force since his freshman year. In his first two season, he tallied 76 tackles (4 for loss) and 2.5 sacks. But 2023 was Ikegwuonu’s breakout year as he was a 1st Team All State Defensive Lineman as a Junior. In this campaign, he had 98 tackles (24 for loss) and 6 sacks. He isn’t just powerful. Sam displayed incredible athleticism as well. He brought in 2 interceptions and blocked a punt this past season. With his tenacity and determination, he will be in the Trench Trophy conversation next season, given to Western New York’s best Lineman.
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Although 2023 was a down year for Trevor Barry Trevor Barry 6’1″ | 210 lbs | RB Iroquois | 2024 State NY , who still managed to score 18 touchdowns on just 106 carries, this is a player that had a remarkable High School career. In 3 seasons, he managed 4,518 rushing yards and 79 touchdowns. He averaged 1 TD for every 6 times he touched the ball. He has amazing vision and tremendous speed. He made 2nd Team All State as a Running Back but it is Linebacker where his future lies. His 191 tackles (20 for loss), 4.5 sacks and 2 INTs in his career landed him many collegiate offers on the defensive side. After receiving several Division I interests, Trevor Barry Trevor Barry 6’1″ | 210 lbs | RB Iroquois | 2024 State NY will be taking his talents to the University of New Hampshire in 2024.
In three seasons together, the tandem of Barry and Nate Blair Nate Blair 6’2″ | 225 lbs | ATH Iroqouis | 2024 State NY made Iroquois a force to be reckoned with on both sides of the ball. While Barry took care of the ground game, Blair dominated the passing attack, catching 85 passes for 1,161 yards and 17 touchdowns. Nate is a big strong target that is easy for the Quarterback to find. He has soft hands and is an excellent route runner. As good as he was on offense, much like Barry, Nate Blair Nate Blair 6’2″ | 225 lbs | ATH Iroqouis | 2024 State NY ‘s future may lie on defense where, as a Defensive End, he accumulated 165 tackles (29 for loss) and 17.5 sacks. Blair is quick off the ball and has excellent hand placement with the aggressiveness to attack opposing runners. There is no word on where Trevor Blair will play college ball but given his accomplishments in High School, he is ready to take on higher competition.