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<p><strong>Quarterback</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='527730' first='Rocco' last='Panepinto'] (Sweet Home) - A big, athletic QB that followed up his impressive junior season with a dominant senior campaign.</p>
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<p><strong>Running Backs</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1568113' first='Karter' last='Giboo'] (Pioneer) - Giboo is a huge presence in every aspect of the game and led Pioneer to another solid Class B performance.</p>
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<p>Xavier Peters (Salamanca) - Peters was the breakout player of the year, running for 1,500 yards and 21 TDs on the way to leading Salamanca to their second straight sectional title.</p>
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<p><strong>Wide Receivers</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='747244' first='Damone' last='Allen'] (St. Francis) - An exceptional route runner with breakaway speed. Allen led the Red Raiders in all receiving categories.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='505863' first='E'Ryan' last='Lawrence'] (Bennett) - An overall phenomenal athlete that proved to be effective on both sides of the ball.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='518166' first='Jack' last='Eskridge'] (Bennett) - Bennett's leading receiver in just his junior year, Eskridge made a big splash in his first season in Section VI.</p>
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<p><strong>Offensive Line</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='505866' first='Jaizen' last='Warren'] (Bennett) - A strong and powerful two way lineman that will most likely see his future on the defensive side of the ball.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1624518' first='Kaius' last='Mattoon'] (Clarence) - A strong, physical Right Guard with a high motor.</p>
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<p>Cole Cammarata (Sweet Home) - The Panthers dynamic offense was led by their dominant OL with Cammarata at Left Tackle.</p>
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<p>Joe Sacco (South Park) - South Park had a record setting rushing attack in 2024 and Sacco was a big part of that with big body and ability to push the opposition around.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='806942' first='Joe' last='Lipski'] (Williamsville South) - One of the more versatile OL prospects that also worked his way into the backfield as a bruising fullback.</p>
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<p><strong>Utility</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='648989' first='Tate' last='Catanese'] (CSP) - The Wolfpack starting QB, Catanese is an outstanding athlete that beat teams with his legs as well as his arm. </p>
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<p><strong>Kicker/Punter</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1595362' first='Carter' last='Petri'] (St. Joe's) - The only freshman to make the All-WNY team, Petri is also a varsity soccer player. Carter helped St. Joe's win their first playoff game in 7 years by kicking 3 Field Goals, including the game winner in overtime.</p>
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