2024 3rd Team All WNY (Defense)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defensive Line</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='747229' first='Michael' last='Harris'] (St. Francis) - A Trench Trophy Finalist with all the measurables to be a premier DT at the next level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='806984' first='Sam' last='Platt'] (Pioneer) - A two-way stud that has been a cornerstone for the Pioneer Panthers the last two seasons. He is a fierce DE with a big frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1283641' first='Demarious' last='Hood'] (South Park) - In his first year at South Park, Hood made an impact on both sides of the ball with his brute strength and incredible awareness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ryan Lavery (Pioneer) - Another Trench Trophy finalist that has a big body weighing in at 300 lbs. Lavery possesses solid technique and is blessed with a high motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Linebackers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='747245' first='Eli' last='Greenough'] (St. Francis) - Greenough is listed as a free safety and plays the centerfield position well. He has good fundamentals and is always around the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1212854' first='Collin' last='Ryan'] (CSP) - A quintessential Middle Linebacker that plays sideline to sideline and was a pivotal part of the CSP defense that brought home a state title in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1624527' first='Kayden' last='Wayne'] (Canisius) - Good size at 6'2 and over 200 lbs, Wayne showed great block shedding form and sound tackling. Just a junior, Kayden will be a force entering his senior year in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Michael Falls (Lancaster) - A breakout candidate heading into 2024, Falls delivered by leading the Legends in tackles with over 100. He is aggressive and a solid tackler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defensive Backs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zach Markham (Falconer) - A two year varsity starter with two more years left to go, Markham is an outstanding OLB that can stuff the run and defend the pass just as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='735834' first='Zach' last='Larson'] (Iroquois) - The quiet man of the Redhawks defense, Larson plays the SS position very well and will be graduating with over 140 tackles and 8 takeaways to his credit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brayden Lamont (Akron) - Lamont was the best athlete on the Akron football team. He was a solid DB all year and when injuries hit their QB in week 4, he took over the helm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Utility</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1743105' first='Camryn' last='Slade'] (Gowanda/Pine Valley) - Slade was a two way stud for Gowanda leading the team in rushing as well as being their best tackler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->