PRZNY Team Previews: Williamsville South Billies

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Last Season (8-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After an opening week road loss to Williamsville East, the Billies went on a stretch of 8 straight wins including 7 divisional opponents which granted them the #1 seed in the Class B playoffs. From there, they easily defeated the #8 Olean Huskies before being eliminated the following week by the eventual Section VI champions, Lackawanna Steelers.</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":["1814167"],"_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-6a6c917a99e1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mushat is a high motor two way lineman that excels on the defensive side of the ball. He finished his junior season with 52 tackles (8 for loss) and 4 sacks. Derren has good awareness and penetrates the line well. He is short for his position but it helps with keeping his pad level low and he moves very well.</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":["1994452"],"_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-6a6c917a99e52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gangi is one of the most underrated QB prospects in NYS. He is an extraordinary two-sport athlete at Will South and has the ability to make something out of nothing. He accounted for 34 of the Billies TDs last season without throwing 1 Interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1814175"],"_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-6a6c917a99e73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lares is a solid DB with great instincts. He can stuff the run and defend the pass with fluid motion. He is a sound tackler and a phenomenal athlete. Offensively, his role should increase as a dynamic slot WR that can find the open holes in coverage and has soft hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2201347"],"_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-6a6c917a99e92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Collins is an exlectrifying playmaker who had a massive breakout sophomore season earning a Player of the Week nomination and was a defensive nightmare in the playoffs scoring 3 TDs in two games. Look for Tommy to lead the Billies in receiving this year.</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":["2236614"],"_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-6a6c917a99eb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Daboin is set for a breakout year. He finished his junior season with 45 tackles and 6 pass breakups. He is a shutdown Cornerback with decent closing speed and tremendous technique.</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>OL/DL</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='2177708' first='Yousef' last='Amin']</td><td>2029</td></tr><tr><td>ATH</td><td>Andrew Aquino</td><td>2028</td></tr><tr><td>OL/DL</td><td>Ben Szymanoski</td><td>2027</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>WR</td><td>Evan Zankl</td><td>Edinboro</td></tr><tr><td>RB</td><td>Amir Ceasar</td><td>Leading rusher in 2024 &amp; 2025</td></tr><tr><td>OL/DL</td><td>Baron Schnelle</td><td>Erie Community College</td></tr><tr><td>LB</td><td>Alex York</td><td>Leading tackler</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Schedule</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">Date</th><th class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">Opponent</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/football/game/lake-shore-angola-vs-williamsville-south/9-4-2026/?c=305b63e1-5683-4956-9b67-d0c9bc9a48dd">9/4</a></td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/angola/lake-shore-eagles/football/">@ Lake Shore*</a></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/football/game/lewiston-porter-youngstown-vs-williamsville-south/9-10-2026/?c=e1f6f34c-771f-4225-93dd-32af24caebdf">9/10</a></td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/youngstown/lewiston-porter-lancers/football/">@ Lewiston-Porter*</a></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/football/game/albion-vs-williamsville-south/9-18-2026/?c=8b4fe835-3a25-4278-9310-d0997d0cd953">9/18</a></td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/albion/albion-purple-eagles/football/">vs Albion*</a></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/football/game/amherst-central-vs-williamsville-south/9-25-2026/?c=65b1f5a1-5a50-4dc9-8f8e-8a8023267a59">9/25</a></td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/amherst/amherst-central-tigers/football/">@ Amherst*</a></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/football/game/mckinley-buffalo-vs-williamsville-south/10-2-2026/?c=0ebd7dcc-dac8-4ec2-8b64-62bd96e9a4da">10/2</a></td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/buffalo/mckinley-macks/football/">vs McKinley*</a></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/football/game/maryvale-pegasus-cheektowaga-vs-williamsville-south/10-9-2026/?c=9aa50060-63a8-4418-ad2f-1c728320bc34">10/9</a></td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/cheektowaga/maryvale-pegasus/football/">vs Maryvale*</a></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/football/game/west-seneca-east-vs-williamsville-south/10-16-2026/?c=81fac895-c304-4201-853e-9bc0667919d8">10/16</a></td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/west-seneca/west-seneca-east-trojans/football/">@ West Seneca East*</a></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/football/game/williamsville-east-east-amherst-vs-williamsville-south/10-24-2026/?c=12833614-90e8-4629-a32e-22e57cc97af9">10/24</a></td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/east-amherst/williamsville-east-flames/football/">vs Williamsville East</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Outlook</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Current Head Coach:</strong> Joe Licata (entering his 5th season)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williamsville South's schedule is a tale of two halves. Their first four games are generally favorable matchups against struggling programs or teams searching for an identity. Their last four games, however, will be a test of strength with three of the four making the playoffs last season including McKinley and West Seneca East (two teams that made the sectional finals last season).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Billies did lose quite a few key seniors from last season but they have young talent coming up that are just as good. Will South is always in contention in Class B and are a tough team to beat. How they fare in the latter part of the season will be telling on how their playoff run will be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->