The Connolly Cup

Zach Bridenbaker (RB-LB/Depew) Averaging 20 yards a carry Bridenbaker led Depew to their fourth consecutive win. He ran for 232 yards on just 16 carries while scoring three times. He had eight tackles, four of which were solo stops.

Tyrone Clark, Jr. (RB/St. Francis) While facing a tough opponent in Cardinal Mooney of Ohio, Clark scored all five of the Red Raiders touchdowns. Four of his TDs came on the ground as he gained 136 yards on 21 carries. After Mooney tied the score in the first quarter Clark had a 90-yard kickoff return for a TD.

Mason Coulter (RB-LB/Wilson) Wilson stays out of the loss column in no small part due to the efforts of Coulter. He had 23 carries and gained 221 yards while scoring four touchdowns. He had a disruptive performance on the defensive side of the ball which included five tackles.

Zack Dana (WR-DB/Orchard Park) Dana help the Quakers secure a fourth quarter come from behind win. He had five receptions for 103 yards and one touchdown which covered 65 yards. From his defensive back position, he made six tackles.

Carter Dersarkissian (RB-S/Barker Roy-Hart) Facing a previously unbeaten Springville team Dersarkissian turned in a dominate performance. Carrying the ball an impressive 35 times he gained 270 yards and scored three touchdowns. He also contributed with five tackles.

Philip Gangi (QB/Williamsville South) Completing over 70% of his passes Gangi threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns while connecting on 27 of his 38 attempts.

Alexander Garland (RB-DB/Randolph) Another strong running performance by Garland helped the Cardinals to their third win of the year. A patient runner who waits for his linemen to make their blocks Garland scored two touchdowns while running for 107 yards on 18 carries. He also had an interception and made eight tackles.

Dontre Hampton (RB-LB/Bennett) Barely playing more than the first half Hampton made plays on both sides of the ball for the Tigers. He ran for 110 yards on just 10 carries. One of his two rushing TDs covered 60 yards. He had a 40-yard interception return for another score. He made 10 tackles, had a tackle for loss of yardage and recovered a fumble.

Tashawn Henley (OL-DL/McKinley) When lining up in the backfield Henley made the most of his carries. Running ten times for 134 yards he had an impressive 55-yard run for a touchdown where he broke several tackles. His play on the other side of the ball was even more impressive. He had 4 1⁄2 sacks, ten solo and 14 total tackles.

Elijah Kimble (RB-LB/Canisius) In the 105th version of the most storied rivalry in Western New York Kimble turned in another outstanding performance. Leading Canisius past St. Joe’s he ran for 293 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries. He also had an interception, one sack and made four tackles.

Anthony Mantione (QB-LB/Grand Island) Accounting for all six of their touchdowns Mantione helped the Vikings remain undefeated. Completing 17 of 21 attempts he threw for 248 yards and four touchdowns. He ran for the other two scores while gaining 92 yards on nine carries. From his linebacker position he had seven tackles.

Gavin Miller (WR-DB/Akron) Returning from an injury Miller led the Tigers to their first win of the season. Normally playing receiver, he was needed in the backfield when illness kept their starting running back out of action. Stepping up for his teammates in a big way Miller ran 24 times for 118 yards and three touchdowns. He added a 2-point conversion. He accounted for seven tackles, a sack, forced a fumbled and recovered a fumble.

Jake Morello (SB-LB/Newfane) Leading the Panthers to their second consecutive win Morello ran for two touchdowns and threw for another. With just seven carries he gained 182 yards. He completed both of his pass attempts for 41 yards. He also had four tackles.

Manny Sanchez (RB/Silver Creek-Forestville) Sanchez was impressive for the Black Knights in their second win of the season. Running 14 times, he gained 154 yards and found the end zone four times.

Joe Santoro (RB-DB/Williamsville East) The Flames are unbeaten and tied atop their division with Santoro playing a key role in the latest win. He had 16 rushing attempts while gaining 171 yards and scoring a touchdown. He had five receptions for 37 yards and another score. He also had his second interception of the season.