PRZNY Team Previews: Williamsville East Flames

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Last Season (7-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williamsville East exceeded all expectations in 2025. They held their own with 5 divisional wins in the regular season but a blowout loss to McKinley and a tight fought battle against Health Sciences would draw the Flames the #6 seed in the playoffs with a road matchup against West Seneca West in the Quarterfinals. Will East would upset the the Warhawks as they captured their first playoff victory in 15 years. The following week, however, Health Sciences would eliminate Will East 35-21.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Prospect</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1701685"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a57b810d5ee4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martis is a big arm QB with a lot of weapons in his arsenal. He has the ideal size needed to be a QB1 and displays the leadership qualities to take Will East deep into the playoffs in a wide open Class A division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Three X-Factors</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1649172"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a57b810d5f46"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I have been covering Santoro since he was a freshman RB on Will East's JV team and he has shown his impressive skill set ever since. Fast forward to his upcoming senior season, he has developed into the Flames leading and most dependable receiver. He is quick and elusive in the open field. There is a need for lead back duties at Will East and it will be intriguing to see if Santoro will fill that role this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2248605,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a57b810d5f8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Glennon is a relatively unknown name in WNY but that could change in 2026. As a junior, he racked up 49 tackles and a pair of sacks during Will East's Cinderella season. There were several games Matthew was a pivotal player and he should be looked upon as a leader in his senior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2248606,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a57b810d5fd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peer tallied a pair of INTs last year in a reserve role. There isn't a lot of film on him from last season but Williamsville East tends to produce top-tier DBs every year. Joe is a two sport athlete for the Flames and will have an increased role in football for his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Breakout Player</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1735592"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a57b810d6011"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rosner will be making his varsity debut in 2026. Last season on JV, Ezra looked like a man amongst boys. He has the prototypical WR1 frame and is a punishing EDGE rusher. He also made big plays in the return game. There is already a lot of off-season hype surrounding his junior year and he has the tools and supporting cast to have a huge breakout season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Names to Know</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Position</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Class</span></strong></td></tr><tr><td>QB</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='2201330' first='Andrew' last='Lajeunesse']</td><td>2028</td></tr><tr><td>OL/DL</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1735898' first='Ariz' last='Rosner']</td><td>2030</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Losses</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Position</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Commitment/Contributions</span></strong></td></tr><tr><td>DB</td><td>Patrick Horsman</td><td>Bethune-Cookman</td></tr><tr><td>RB</td><td>Kyere Smith</td><td>Williamsville East's top RB in 2025</td></tr><tr><td>ATH</td><td>Will Kowalski</td><td>Dynamic player as a runner, receiver and on defense</td></tr><tr><td>LB</td><td>Jacoby Chambers</td><td>Clarion (Baseball)</td></tr><tr><td>ATH</td><td>Noah Kaiser</td><td>Fredonia (Baseball)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Schedule</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2248603,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/Williamsville-East-2026-Schedule.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2248603" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Outlook</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Current Head Coach:</strong> Mike Torrillo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williamsville East is coming into 2026 riding high from an impressive 7-3 season. Their three losses were against Health Sciences (twice) and McKinley. It is noteworthy that both Health Sciences and McKinley reached the Section VI championship game last year and neither are in Class A for the 2026 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class A may be the most wide open division in Section VI. While Will East lost a few key pieces to graduation, there are several young playmakers that are on the rise. The Flames should make their way back into the playoffs with a solid shot at winning their division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->