2024 WNY All-State Selections (Class A)

First Team   OL [player_tooltip player_id='1624518' first='Kaius' last='Mattoon'] (Clarence) - A physical lineman that plays with ruthless aggression. Mattoon is a two year varsity starter and will look to bring a championship back to Clarence in his senior season.   DL Limmie Johnson-Bates (McKinley) - A breakout season put Johnson-Bates in the spotlight as he was a Trench Trophy finalist. He is a big, athletic lineman that can play both sides of the ball.   Second Team   QB [player_tooltip player_id='1213071' first='Bryce' last='Tubin'] (Clarence) - Solid QB with excellent arm strength and ideal size. Tubin led Class A in passing yards (2,336) and was 2nd in TDs (25).   WR [player_tooltip player_id='806352' first='Niear' last='Patterson'] (Sweet Home) - The stage was set for Patterson to have a big senior year and he delivered. With his blazing speed, Patterson averaged 28.1 yards per reception and scored 15 TDs - on just 35 catches.   DL [player_tooltip player_id='1283948' first='Aiden' last='Wojtusiak'] (West Seneca West) - A speedy DE that plays with tenacity. Wojtusiak led West Seneca West with 97 tackles and 7 sacks.   LB [player_tooltip player_id='806951' first='Lucas' last='Lombardo'] (Starpoint) - 2025 was an up and down year for Lombardo and Starpoint as a whole but he displayed a lot of promise leading up to his senior campaign. Lucas is an instinctive players with sound fundamentals and should be considered one of the top defensive prospects in WNY.   Third Team   QB [player_tooltip player_id='527730' first='Rocco' last='Panepinto'] (Sweet Home) - Panepinto came into his senior year as a Top 5 QB prospect. He exceeded all expectations with tremendous athleticism and leading Sweet Home to their first Section VI title in 10 years.   RB [player_tooltip player_id='1283620' first='Daquan' last='Stone'] (Sweet Home) - A big, bruising tailback that can run through opponents or past them. At 6'2 220 lbs., Stone may have the best stature of all RBs heading for college next fall.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='648809' first='Damari' last='Yancey'] (Sweet Home) - A breakout star in his first year at Sweet Home, Yancey has incredible speed and is always a threat to score. Damari scored 16 TDs four different ways (rushing, receiving, kick return and punt return)   OL Cole Cammarata (Sweet Home) - A 2024 Trench Trophy Finalist, Cammarata has good quickness and attacks with aggression.   OL [player_tooltip player_id='806821' first='Talon' last='Engasser'] (Clarence) - A junior OL that is top 20 in the entire state. Engasser has a big frame and moves extremely well.   LB A.J. Didas (Clarence) - A SS/LB hybrid, Didas shows incredible versatility being the kind of player that can stuff the run all the while having the ability to defend the pass.   DB [player_tooltip player_id='1238563' first='Cardel' last='Staples'] (McKinley) - A top athletic prospect in WNY, Staples' receiving numbers were down because of their run heavy approach but he was an exemplary DB that displayed fluid hips and great football intuition.   Fourth Team   RB [player_tooltip player_id='527729' first='Tyrone' last='Hughes Jr'] (McKinley) - Hughes was the X Factor McKinley needed to get back to the Section VI title game. Tyrone is a steady RB that spearheaded a three man backfield that averaged over 300 yards rushing per game.   DL [player_tooltip player_id='1364031' first='Cal' last='Rogers'] (Williamsville North) - A jack of all trades, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for Rogers. Cal made All State as a DL with power moves and finesse moves in his arsenal. But, he is also an exceptional RB with solid vision and sound technique. He could also transfer to LB if needed. Just a sophomore, this is a career to follow for the next two seasons.   Fifth Team   RB [player_tooltip player_id='1212230' first='David' last='Van Horn'] (Clarence) - A threat to beat teams with his receiving ability as well as his rushing. Van Horn has good ball control and solid balance.   P/K [player_tooltip player_id='648914' first='Brendan' last='Griffey'] (West Seneca West) - An accurate K/P that successfully made 15 PATs while averaging 34 yards per punt, with 6 landing inside the 20.   DL Cam'Ron Reimers (Williamsville North) - A DT with a long reach that has a quick get off and possesses excellent awareness.   DB [player_tooltip player_id='1513362' first='Tayon' last='Mullens'] (McKinley) - There aren't too many sophomores on this list but Mullen was a critical part to McKinley's success on defense; racking up 65 tackles and a team leading 4 INTs.   Sixth Team   QB [player_tooltip player_id='205873' first='Cayden' last='Stupak'] (West Seneca West) - Stupak is a tough, gritty passer that has good athletic ability. Injuries hit the Warhawks roster pretty hard this season so it did not end the way they would like but Cayden is an exceptional QB that should be a solid collegiate prospect.   RB [player_tooltip player_id='806911' first='Christian' last='Earnst'] (North Tonawanda) - A homerun hitting RB that has received several accolades in his career and is a one man wrecking machine for the Lumberjacks.   OL Mike Greene (Kenmore West) - An aggressive two way lineman with a massive frame measured at 6'5 280 lbs.   LB Kamari Reimers (Williamsville North) - An instinctive OLB that can stuff the run as well as defend the pass.   DB Billy Bichler (Starpoint) - A high motor Safety that can play in the box. Bichler has great intuition and his read and react timing is impeccable.   Honorable Mention   QB [player_tooltip player_id='1742268' first='Kalaugn' last='Ford'] (McKinley) - A dual threat QB that led the Macks in rushing as a junior. His ability to make something out of nothing is a big part of what got McKinley over that hump. Ford was the only QB in WNY to throw for 1,100 yards and run for 1,100 yards.   RB [player_tooltip player_id='1742088' first='Harlem' last='Brannon'] (Kenmore West) - A breakout junior that was a big part of Kenmore West making it to the playoffs. He is an every down back that is effective in every aspect of the offense.   RB [player_tooltip player_id='1550863' first='Dakari' last='Norman'] (Williamsville North) - Norman was a dual threat at RB and LB. He could have been an all state selection at either position.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='1283662' first='Eric' last='Abernathy Jr'] (McKinley) - McKinley's leading receiver, Abernathy has excellent body control and exceptional speed. He was also the Macks leading return man.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='806952' first='Anthony' last='Anselm'] (Starpoint) - A speed burner at WR that is clocked at a sub 4.4 40 time.   WR Oliver Dana (West Seneca West) - A solid route runner with good hands that had a breakout senior season. Dana led WSW in all receiving categories.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='1213088' first='Patrick' last='Wind'] (Clarence) - Wind's numbers were down from his junior season but that did not take away from what he brings to the table. Patrick is an excellent route runner with soft hands. He has good size to play as an outside WR or in the slot.   OL/DL [player_tooltip player_id='806831' first='Alan' last='Hostettler'] (Frontier) - A three year starter at Center, Hostettler has a high football IQ and blocks with tenacity.   OL/DL [player_tooltip player_id='806867' first='Christian' last='Turner'] (Niagara-Wheatfield) - An underrated OL prospect with excellent lower body strength and solid awareness.   LB Jabrail Merritt (McKinley) - A versatile player that accumulated 104 tackles, 4 sacks and 4 forced fumbles.   P/K [player_tooltip player_id='806810' first='Ronaldo' last='Le'] (Williamsville North) - Successfully made 23 extra points while averaging 42 yards per kickoff and 2 touchbacks.   P/K Thet Win (Kenmore West) - An accomplished soccer player that converted over 80% of his kicks.

First Team