<!-- wp:heading -->
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quarterback</h2>
<!-- /wp:heading -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>[player_tooltip player_id='501394' first='Trent' last='Buttles'] (St. Francis) - In his first year playing in the Monsignor Martin League, Buttles led the Red Raiders to a championship while leading the league in passing with 1,929 yards and 20 TDs. He also tacked on 657 yards on the ground and 9 more scores.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:heading -->
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Running Backs</h2>
<!-- /wp:heading -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>[player_tooltip player_id='778700' first='Elijah' last='Kimble'] (Canisius) - Kimble crosses the 1,700 yard mark for the third year in a row. His 5,325 career rushing yards ranks 4th all time in WNY history and #1 at Canisius. He still has one more season to go.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1202404' first='Tyrone' last='Clark Jr'] (St. Francis) - After two years of dominating the Class B division, Clark proved to be a menace at a higher level. His numbers weren't as high as previous years because he had to split time early in the season but when it came time to put the running game on his back, he led the Red Raiders to another league championship.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1257837' first='Owen' last='Kicinski'] (St. Joe's) - Kicinski displayed blazing speed in his first season as the Marauders RB. When St. Joe's offense was on fire, it was Owen that carried the load averaging nearly 6 yards per carry and scoring 9 TDs.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1345135' first='Amir' last='Hernandez'] (Canisius) - This is Amir's second straight mention on the All-Catholic team. Because he plays behind Kimble, Hernandez's stats are not off the charts. But 873 yards and 11 TDs in a backup role are solid numbers.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Javonte Solomon (Bishop Timon) - Timon as a team had a rough season with the inability to win their league games. But that is not to say they didn't have flashes of big play ability. Solomon capped off his senior campaign with over 600 all-purpose yards and a pair of TDs.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:heading -->
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wide Receivers/Tight Ends</h2>
<!-- /wp:heading -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1467402' first='Mason' last='Anderson'] (St. Francis) - The big story in the MMAA was how St. Francis was going to spread the ball around and who their main benefactor would be. While no one player stood out above the rest, it was Anderson that led the Red Raiders in scoring with 11 TDs (on 31 receptions for 571 yards).</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1514776' first='Camrhyn' last='Chinn'] (St. Joe's) - Chinn could have made All-Catholic as a WR/DB or KR. He was a force in every aspect of the game. He led St. Joe's in receiving TDs with 6, while taking back a couple on KR and registering a team high 4 INTs.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1650250' first='Christian' last='Fulgham'] (Bishop Timon) - When Timon's starting QB went down week 1, all of WNY knew that the Tigers were going to have to lean on Fulgham. Christian did an amazing job on both sides of the ball; with 879 all-purpose yards and 7 TDs, while returning a fumble for another score.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>[player_tooltip player_id='747257' first='Matt' last='Zielinski'] (St. Francis) - Zielinski has been a solid slot WR for the Red Raiders for the past three years. He doesn't get much attention but he has made big plays when needed, including a crucial catch in their 41-34 MMAA championship victory.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Connor Gaine (Canisius) - Canisius does not pass often but when they do, Gaine proves to be a massive safety valve for their QB. Connor was also a major factor in the Crusaders ferocious running attack.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:heading -->
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Offensive Line</h2>
<!-- /wp:heading -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1811700' first='Lukas' last='Bollman'] (St. Joe's) - Bollman is a massive presence at OT standing at 6'5 340 lbs. He came into his own with his second season on St. Joe's. Lukas should be in the Trench Trophy conversation in 2026.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1908074' first='Brock' last='Bildfell'] (Canisius) - Bildfell is 6'7 and is over 300 lbs. He dominated the trenches this season as Canisius once again ran for 3,000 yards. Brock is a tough as nails LT and will be receiving a lot of collegiate attention this offseason.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1742276' first='Mason' last='Conrad'] (Bishop Timon) - Somewhat unheralded, Conrad is a two-time All-Catholic selection and plays with a mean streak. Standing at 6'3 295 lbs., he has made his presence felt. </p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1333933' first='William' last='Wortkoetter'] (St. Francis) - Arguably the best OL in WNY is Wortkoetter. I have been covering him since he was a sophomore at Wilson and he proved to be a dominant force going against larger opponents. He is a favorite to win the Trench Trophy this season.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue Reading
Already a subscriber?
Log in