PRZNY Pre-Season Awards; Class AA

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">QUARTERBACKS</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1454294' first='Jackson' last='Grey']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Jamestown</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Good footwork - always keeping his eyes downfield and a strong arm</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1940979' first='Everett' last='Fix']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lancaster</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Dual threat QB set to make his varsity debut with Lancaster's storied program</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">RUNNING BACKS</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1513357' first='Dontre' last='Hampton']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Bennett</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">My Connolly Cup Favorite for 2026 - ran for over 1,000 yards in a backup role and led Bennett with 121 tackles last season</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1513388' first='Arieun' last='Stevens']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Health Sciences</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Little is known about Stevens but I think he is set for a breakout season in the Falcons run dominated offense</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1841192' first='Nakhi' last='Welch']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Niagara Falls</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Welch showed bruising between the tackles running for Canisius' JV last season. Now he has moved to Niagara Falls and could be in for a breakout season.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='2103126' first='Terrance' last='Shuford']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Health Sciences</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">A lot of hype around Shuford as a freshman at Canisius but now he is at Health Sciences where they love to use their RB by Committee</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">WIDE RECEIVERS</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='2143338' first='Arnette' last='Williams']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Health Sciences</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Health will always be a run first team but their aerial attack can be electric with Williams as their #1 target</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1901212' first='Aiden' last='Banks']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lancaster</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Banks exploded on the scene week 1 of last season and I think the Legends will rely heavily on their pass game this season</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1864288' first='Mason' last='Turner']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Niagara Falls</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Niagara Falls flies under the radar every season but there is a lot of talent here. Turner has the potential to be a big play star</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OFFENSIVE LINE - DEFENSIVE LINE</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1719810' first='Cole' last='Silvestri']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lancaster</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Quick on his feet - good athleticism for his position </td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1719794' first='Gavin' last='Smith']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lancaster</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">LG that is a strong puller with good hand placement - solid awareness with blitz pickup</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='2121672' first='Jihad' last='Marshall']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Health Sciences</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Health always produces a high level rushing attack - Marshall drive blocks well and will be a critical part of their success in 2026</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1639420' first='Tyjhaun' last='Moye']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Health Sciences</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Same as Marshall - A big body OL/DL that the Falcons will lean on</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1814169' first='Didier' last='Malonga']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Hutch Tech</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">A lesser known player but Malonga is a DE/DT with a solid skill set</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">LINEBACKERS/EDGE</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1513370' first='Nahsir' last='Tillmon']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Bennett</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Big body DE who is aggressive at the point of attack - 88 tackles and 4 sacks in a breakout season as a junior</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1087115' first='Jason' last='Hargrove Jr']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Bennett</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Been on varsity since 8th grade - Read &amp; Reaction is on point - cornerstone of the Bennett defense</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1698601' first='Amare' last='Ridgeway']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Health Sciences</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Possibly the best Middle LB in Section VI</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='2078016' first='Blake' last='Klaffka']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lancaster</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">A young EDGE rusher that is making noise this offseason</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">DEFENSIVE BACKS</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='2154496' first='Acari' last='Brown']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Bennett</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Stud Safety in the making with great range - Brown plays all over the defensive back field</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1513384' first='Tyzjon' last='Johnson']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Bennett</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">WR/DB combo that is extremely fast and always seems to be around the ball</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->