2024 2nd Team All WNY (Defense)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defensive Line</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1283948' first='Aiden' last='Wojtusiak'] (West Seneca West) - In just a year and a half, Wojtusiak showed he can play at a high level and is versatile enough to play DE/Edge rusher or as a standup Linebacker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='747246' first='Laferald' last='Hines Jr'] (Lackawanna) - A fast and aggressive playmaker at the DE position. Hines plays intuitively and is ranked as one of the top DL prospects in Section VI. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='505524' first='Carson' last='Panebianco'] (Jamestown) - Originally sought as a WR prospect, Panebianco used his athletic abilities on defense and emerged as one of Jamestown's best tacklers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1549050' first='Jamere' last='hill'] (McKinley) - A breakout player in 2024, Hill is quick off the edge and plays with ferocity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Linebackers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1212868' first='Brody' last='Fry'] (Medina) - A two-way stud with a high football IQ and plays with a sixth sense. Fry was a top tackler in Class C as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1283664' first='Zach' last='Trietley'] (Salamanca) - A sideline-to-sideline MLB that plays the position the way it is meant to be; with ruthless aggression.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='806776' first='Arno' last='Mbaiyo'] (Canisius) - New to the All-WNY team, Mbaiyo exploded into the Monsignor Martin league in his first season at Canisius. Arno is a sound tackler and has already gained recognition from D-I colleges as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1513373' first='Jaylen' last='Hawkins'] (Sweet Home) - Actually listed as a DB, Hawkins can make tackles like a LB and has tremendous instincts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defensive Backs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='806683' first='Deontay' last='Rodgers'] (Kenmore West) - A playmaker in every sense of the word, Rodgers was a big reason for Kenmore West's turnaround this year. A factor in all three phases of the game, Deontay is a threat to score every time he touches the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1624501' first='Alante' last='Green'] (Health Sciences) - Green has a nose for the ball and a knack for getting it at its highest point. A breakout player in 2024, Alante led Section VI in INTs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='814984' first='Zachary' last='Nalawadi'] (Orchard Park) - Nalawadi is a dynamic player that has the ability to stuff the run as well as defend the pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Utility</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luis Diaz (Jamestown) - A first year varsity player, Diaz showed his athleticism on both sides of the ball and helped lead the Red &amp; Green to the Sectional finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->