The Connolly Cup

Andrew Arnold (RB/Silver Creek-Forestville) The Black Knights season Continues and Arnold played a big part in their latest win. Making the most of his opportunity to play a complete game as the primary running back, he had 24 carries for 215 yards and scored three touchdowns.

Aaron Bowerman (RB/Barker Roy-Hart) This was a performance that the impact on the game was more than just statistics. Bowerman’s explosiveness caused problems for the defense which helped the entire Bulls offense. He averaged 28 yards a carry and ran for 112 yards and score a touchdown.

Trent Buttles (QB-DB/St. Francis) Once again Buttles was as effective running the ball as he was throwing while accounting for more than 250 yards of offense. He scored one touchdown and gained 122 yards on just 15 carries. He threw for 134 yards and another TD. Defensively, he had one interception.

Domonic Cook, Jr. (RB/St. Francis) An injury late in the first half forced the Red Raiders to turn to Cook. He more than answered the call. His two fourth quarter rushing touchdowns helped break open an otherwise tight contest. In little more than one half of play he finished with 130 yards on 22 carries.

Elijah Doxey (RB-DB/Orleans County) Doxey helped the Rivals advance to the Class B semi-final game. He made 14 solo tackles (17 total tackles), had an interception which he returned 60 yards, had 2 TFL and broke up two passes. He ran for 102 yards and one touchdown on 17 carries.

Dakota Flynn (RB/Orchard Park) It was a hard-fought first round playoff wins for the Quakers. Flynn led the offense with 32 carries for 169 yards and two touchdowns.

Tristen Gibbs (RB-LB/Chautauqua Lake-Westfield-Brockton) Gibbs was Impactful on both sides of the ball. He ran for two touchdowns and 155 yards on 15 carries. He was credited with nine tackles, 1 TFL and broke up a pass.

Brody Hawkins (RB-DB/Falconer-Cassadaga Valley-Maple Grove) The Golden Falcons advance to the second round of the playoffs in part to Hawkins play on both sides of the ball. He scored two touchdowns and ran for 117 yards on just eight carries. He made seven tackles and recovered a fumble.

Adriaon Little (QB/Bennett) Little provided an option to the Tigers’ potent run game. Connecting with three different receivers he threw touchdown passes of 47, 33 and 22 yards. He finished the game with 209 passing yards.

Anthony Mantione (QB/Grand Island) Mantione again led the offense as the Vikings remain unbeaten. He accounted for five touchdowns and over 300 yards of offense. He ran 26 times for 261 yards and three TDs. He completed 10 passes for 149 yards and two more scores.

Brady Murray (OL-DL/West Seneca East) Murray anchored an offensive line that led the way for quite an impressive output. Overall, the Trojans gained over 500 yards, running for six touchdowns and 421 yards. They added a seventh TD through the air.

Amare Ridgeway (RB-LB/Health Sciences) Demonstrating his leadership Ridgeway had 14 total tackles. Of those 7 were solo tackles along with two sacks and 6 tackles for loss. He had a 95-yard interception return for a touchdown. He ran for 88 yards and another score while only four carries.

Kole Szratter (QB/Depew) Nearly perfect on the night Szratter threw touchdown passes of 56 and 43 yards while completing 7 of 8 attempts, finishing with 128 yards through the air. He ran for 56 yards and another TD. He also ran for a 2-point conversion and kicked 3 PATs.

Ryker Waite (LB-FB/Pioneer) As a lead blocker Waite like an extra lineman. He helps create running lanes for the Panthers other backs to exploit. Defensively he was unstoppable. He led the team with 21 tackles and 3 TFL.

Ayden Wronski (RB-LB/Fredonia) It was a spectacular night for Wronski. Carrying the ball 32 times he gained 387 yards and scored three touchdowns. On defense he made 2 TFL and had 7 total tackles.