2024 WNY All-State Selections (Class AA & MMA)

First Team   OL [player_tooltip player_id='806578' first='Patrick' last='Enright'] (Canisius) - Holy Cross commit that possesses versatility and has excellent power to control the line of scrimmage.   LB [player_tooltip player_id='1241972' first='Chase' last='Bonta'] (Jamestown) - A Connolly Cup finalist in just his junior season, Bonta had a monster year at LB with his second straight 100+ tackle season. He also broke out as a RB with over 1,900 yards on the year.   DB [player_tooltip player_id='390762' first='Jahyden' last='Clark'] (Canisius) - Clark leaves Canisius as their all time receiving leader. But to add to that, he has shown to be a dominant DB with excellent instincts.   Second Team   QB [player_tooltip player_id='747249' first='Landon' last='Welka'] (St. Francis) - A dual threat QB that is tough as nails. Welka was a Connolly Cup finalist and 3 time player of the week.   RB [player_tooltip player_id='778700' first='Elijah' last='Kimble'] (Canisius) - Arguably the best RB prospect in WNY and he is just a sophomore. Kimble has all the tools needed to succeed at the next level.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='814983' first='Jack' last='Ciano'] (Orchard Park) - One of the top athletes in WNY, Ciano is an explosive playmaker. He plays with great intuition as both a WR & DB.   OL [player_tooltip player_id='1283649' first='Jeremiah' last='Guerrero'] (St. Joe's) - A tall DL with a large wingspan. "JG" is an exceptional lineman that can really make an impact at the next level.   DL [player_tooltip player_id='505525' first='Mason' last='Alnutt'] (Canisius) - Alnutt is committed to play at Purdue next fall and has been a dominant force on both side of the ball for the Crusaders.   DB [player_tooltip player_id='505530' first='Noah' last='McDuffie'] (Bennett) - McDuffie had an outstanding senior season. He is a playmaker in every sense of the word as a DB and in the return game.   Third Team   WR [player_tooltip player_id='1283990' first='John' last='Gang'] (Lancaster) - An electrifying playmaker at WR, Gang was one of the players of the game in Lancaster's Section VI Championship victory.   OL Tommy Pratton (Jamestown) - Pratton has a unique blend of speed and power. He is also incredibly agile for the OL/DL position.   DL [player_tooltip player_id='1577258' first='Peyton' last='Brock'] (St. Joe's) - Brock just committed to the University of Findlay in Ohio. In Brock, the Oilers will be getting a tough player with versatility at many different positions whether it be OL, DL or at FB.   Fourth Team   QB [player_tooltip player_id='528731' first='Alex' last='Krupa'] (Lancaster) - Krupa sometimes gets overlooked as a top QB prospect but his senior year, capped off with a sectional title, put the doubts to bed. Krupa is an exceptional passer and is the single season passing leader in Lancaster history.   RB [player_tooltip player_id='1345135' first='Amir' last='Hernandez'] (Canisius) - Breakout player who played an excellent compliment to Kimble, all the while being a standout LB.   OL [player_tooltip player_id='505866' first='Jaizen' last='Warren'] (Bennett) - A top 10 DL prospect, Warren is listed at 300 lbs. and is a menace for opposing offenses. He is a sound tackler and sheds blocks better than just about anyone.   LB Cole Bloomquist (Jamestown) - A quick footed LB with solid awareness and the ability to chase down opposing runners.   LB [player_tooltip player_id='1293300' first='David' last='Amuka'] (St. Joe's) - Amuka transformed the Marauder's defense in his first season at St. Joe's. He is a sound tackler and his 6'3 220 lb. frame makes it hard for runners to escape his grasp.   Fifth Team   WR [player_tooltip player_id='747244' first='Damone' last='Allen'] (St. Francis) - A breakout player as a senior, St. Francis relied heavily on their passing attack and Allen was the main beneficiary. He is an excellent athlete with good speed.   DL [player_tooltip player_id='505524' first='Carson' last='Panebianco'] (Jamestown) - A highly touted WR prospect, Jamestown relied heavily on their run game in 2024. Panebianco then had to make a name for himself from his LB position where he flourished.   Sixth Team   QB [player_tooltip player_id='814982' first='Brady' last='Ciano'] (Orchard Park) - An athletic QB with solid accuracy and a strong arm. Ciano will be headed to SUNY Cortland for the 2025 season.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='518166' first='Jack' last='Eskridge'] IV (Bennett) - A late edition to the Tigers roster, Eskridge fit in right from the start. He is electrifying with the ball in his hands as he racked up 1,192 all-purpose yards and 10 total TDs.   LB [player_tooltip player_id='747245' first='Eli' last='Greenough'] (St. Francis) - One of the unsung players of the Red Raiders. Greenough is a quintessential FS and has a nose for the ball.   Honorable Mention   QB [player_tooltip player_id='806622' first='Jordan' last='Freeman'] (Bennett) - Freeman is an all around fantastic athlete. He has played several positions throughout high school but this past season he led an explosive Bennett offense into the Section VI playoffs.   QB [player_tooltip player_id='1344791' first='Michael' last='Taylor'] (Niagara Falls) - Niagara Falls was a surprise team in 2024. Taylor was a big part of that as he was a dual threat behind center. Michael has good pocket awareness and when the time calls for it, he is dangerous in the open field.   RB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/danny-ahearn/">[player_tooltip player_id='1595095' first='Danny' last='Ahearn']</a> (Lancaster) - A quick, shifty runner that was a catalyst to the Legends 2024 championship run. Danny had a breakout season as a junior and he should capitalize as a senior in 2025.   RB [player_tooltip player_id='1624583' first='Larry' last='Hardy III'] (St. Francis) - Hardy has a low center of gravity with sound balance. St. Francis was a pass first team and often leaned on their QB to run the ball but Larry held his own when his number was called.   RB [player_tooltip player_id='648835' first='Gerald' last='McCloud Jr'] (Bishop Timon) - An injury to Timon's starting QB derailed the Tigers season but did not stop McCloud from showing off his skill set. Gerald is a WR/DB athlete that is explosive out of his breaks and has excellent football intuition.   RB [player_tooltip player_id='1284019' first='Giorgio' last='Panepinto'] (St. Joe's) - Gio is a hard nosed runner that will wear down a defense. He is not a player to score every time he touches the ball but he can carry it 20-25 times and be a workhorse.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='505863' first='E'Ryan' last='Lawrence'] (Bennett) - A pre-season favorite to win the Connolly Cup, Lawerence had to share the limelight with many other stars on the team. But that did not stop him from having a productive season as one of the best athletes in WNY. E'Ryan will be attending Central Connecticut State next fall.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='806814' first='Jefferson' last='Long'] (Clarence) - Long proved to be a clutch player for the Red Devils. He is an exceptional RB/DB combo who possesses very good receiving skills.   WR George Kunz (St. Joe's) - An acrobatic WR that can make highlight reel type plays. St. Joe's had a run first approach but Kunz did make an impact in a few games this year, claiming 1 Player of the Week award.   OL/DL [player_tooltip player_id='1561366' first='Sean' last='Booth'] (Lancaster) - Booth is a 6'7 315 lb. RT with a 81" wingspan. The measurables are undeniable then you watch his film and he has a high motor and blocks with ruthless aggression.   OL/DL Owen Haffa (Lancaster) - A Trench Trophy finalist with a big frame and did an excellent job protecting Krupa from his LT position.   OL/DL Andrew Moberg (Lancaster) - A versatile DL with quick feet, Moberg plays with a high motor and a great deal of speed.   OL/DL [player_tooltip player_id='1621875' first='Javez' last='Caldwell'] (Canisius) - Big framed DL that stuffed opposing running lanes.   OL/DL [player_tooltip player_id='747229' first='Michael' last='Harris'] (St. Francis) - You can't teach size and at 6'5 270 lbs., Harris has the tools necessary to compete at the next level. He is currently the 12th ranked DL for the Class of 2025.   LB Michael Falls (Lancaster) - An aggressive LB that hits hard at the point of attack. Falls had a breakout season as a senior and led Lancaster in tackles.   LB [player_tooltip player_id='1624527' first='Kayden' last='Wayne'] (Canisius) - A forceful tackler that had 86 tallies as a junior. He has very good technique and solid awareness.   DB Luis Diaz (Jamestown) - A breakout player during Jamestown's Cinderella season. Diaz is an athletic player with good speed.   DB [player_tooltip player_id='814984' first='Zachary' last='Nalawadi'] (Orchard Park) - Listed as a LB, Nalawadi possesses the traits of being an effective DB at the next level. He has great awareness, fluid hips and a high football IQ.

First Team