All State Team Honorable Mentions: Class AA
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The last couple of weeks, I have covered the top players in Western New York that made the All State team. Here are those players that made honorable mention in Class AA; athletes that made an impact for their school…
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Continue ReadingThe last couple of weeks, I have covered the top players in Western New York that made the All State team. Here are those players that made honorable mention in Class AA; athletes that made an impact for their school but for one reason or another did not get the same recognition from New York State.
This is the 2nd straight year Carsen Bane Carsen Bane 5’10” | 185 lbs | RB Jamestown | 2024 State NY has made All State honors as a Running Back. Carsen is a pure north-south runner that can move piles with pure power. This young athlete loves contact. Paralleled with his strength, he has the speed to break off a long one when he’s given an open hole. In 2 seasons as Jamestown RB, Bane ran for 1,778 yards and 27 touchdowns. Although he gained recognition as a RB, he played 3 years on varsity as an Outside Linebacker, accumulating 263 tackles (53 for loss) 11 sacks and 3 interceptions. A versatile player, Carsen Bane Carsen Bane 5’10” | 185 lbs | RB Jamestown | 2024 State NY is aggressive and attacks with tenacity. Still uncommitted, Bane should be able to continue his academic and athletic career at the collegiate level if he chooses.
Jack Ciano Jack Ciano 6’1″ | 170 lbs | ATH Orchard Park | 2025 NY is an overall superb athlete. In 2023, he made All Western New York as a Defensive Back but made the All State team as a Wide Receiver. Ciano lead Orchard Park in receiving with 35 catches for 554 yards and 5 touchdowns. Jack has great concentration and is exceptionally fast. His crisp route running made him difficult to defend and he was a major part of Orchard Park’s success. As a Defensive Back, “ballhawk” is the first term I think of when talking about Ciano. Jack ended his junior season with 7 interception, 2nd most in Section VI. Jack Ciano Jack Ciano 6’1″ | 170 lbs | ATH Orchard Park | 2025 NY has great coverage skills with dynamic hips. Whether it is at Wide Receiver of Defensive Back, Ciano will be a highly scouted player in 2024.
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Aiden Devereaux Aiden Devereaux ATH Jamestown | 2024 NY
Aiden Devereaux Aiden Devereaux ATH Jamestown | 2024 NY
A lot of Linemen at the High School level start both sides of the ball. Aiden Devereaux Aiden Devereaux ATH Jamestown | 2024 NY played strictly Left Guard for the Red Raiders for two seasons. In his time at Jamestown, their rushing attack averaged 2,500 yards and 33 TDs per year. Devereaux is smart, has incomparable strength and plays with a high motor. His awareness is fantastic and attacks defensive linemen with force. Aiden’s future is bright as he has fully committed to play D-III football at Alfred State.
Aaron Roseboro Aaron Roseboro 5’11” | 180 lbs | DB Bennett | 2024 State NY spent two season at Bennett and has been a menace to opposing offenses ever since. A two way player, Roseboro racked up 45 receptions for 610 yards and 6 touchdowns as a Wide Receiver on an offense loaded with dynamic weapons. As a Defensive Back, where he made the All State team, Aaron was always around the ball. He is excellent in man to man coverage as well as zone. He has great closing speed and tackles with excellent form. This is one cornerback that is not afraid of contact. In his junior and senior seasons, Roseboro tallied 79 tackles 7 interceptions (1 for a touchdown) and 20 pass defensed. He will be joining 6 other Western New York prospects at Edinboro University for the 2024 season.
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If you want to talk about a Special Teams ace, Jherek Breske Jherek Breske 5’8″ | 160 lbs | DB Orchard Park | 2026 NY is that guy. Jherek made the All State team as a Punter kicking 18 punts for 560 yards. But he meant so much more to Orchard Park. As a part time Defensive Back, he racked up 20 tackles and deflected 6 passes. As a Kick Returner, he led the quakers with 343 yards on 15 attempts, including one he took 80 yards to the house. Breske is extremely quick with natural instincts. His speed makes him a threat every time the ball come near him. Making All State honors as a Sophomore is especially exciting because there is so much more to come. Jherek Breske Jherek Breske 5’8″ | 160 lbs | DB Orchard Park | 2026 NY also plays Wide Receiver. He didn’t get much opportunities as a Sophomore to showcase his offensive talents but they are sure to come in the next two seasons.
While Breske was Orchard Park’s primary Punter, Justin Moeller Justin Moeller K Orchard Park | 2024 NY was the team’s main Kicker. Blessed with a strong leg, Moeller is a 2 time All State honoree. In his senior season, Justin successfully made 18 PATs and put through a school record 47 yard Field Goal vs Niagara Falls. Of his 17 kickoffs, 5 went for touchbacks. He also went 4 for 7 on Onside Kicks. Despite his extraordinary kicking ability and his high academic achievements, Justin Moeller Justin Moeller K Orchard Park | 2024 NY is still uncommitted.
Another two time All State Kicker, Cannon Converse Cannon Converse K Lancaster | 2024 State NY showed phenomenal accuracy going 45/47 on extra points. He also possesses a strong leg kicking 12 touchbacks. Converse has great form and can kick from any hash on the field. Kicking in Western New York is not an easy task for anyone as the weather is always a factor but Cannon has braved those conditions and rose to the challenge in his varsity career at Lancaster. Cannon Converse Cannon Converse K Lancaster | 2024 State NY has had contacts with many collegiate programs like the University at Buffalo and Pitt but as of now, he is still an eligible prospect.