Charter School for Applied Technologies
Head Coach: Doug Whitehead
Assistant Coaches: Scott Whitehead, Kevin Whitehead
2017 Varsity Record: 4-10. But went to B Semi Finals Vs Alden
Starters Returning: Connor Spinda, Sho’Quan James
Key Players: Connor Spinda, Sho’Quan James, Christian Cabrera , Jairo Santos , Elijah Meckenberg, Wesley Kubasiak
Key Losses due to Graduation: J.P Henry, Leo Perdomo, Jose Jimenez
Goals for Season: We are somewhat a young team this year after graduating 9 Seniors last year. But the young players we have added to the team this year will be able to contribute immediately and have an immediate impact . Even though we are a young team our players have worked extremely hard and we look to be a competitive team in the N.F.L.
Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?
N/A
Grand Island High School
Head Coach: Dean Santorio
Assistant Coaches: Brian Willats – JV Head Coach
2017 Varsity Record: 10-8
Starters Returning: Art Meaney (3rd/P), Cam Sionko (1st/P), Derek Callen (2nd/P), Easton Speer (SS/P), Frank DePalma (C), Mark Seibert (P)
Key Players: Art Meaney, Cam Sionko, Colby Muggli (P/CF), Frank DePalma
Key Losses due to Graduation: Sean Pufpaff, Bryce Jellinick, Tyler Muggli, Will Hughes
Goals for Season: Our goal is always to finish in the top 3 in the division and be competitive in every game we play.
Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? None
Kenmore East Bulldogs
Head Coach: Leslie Simon
Assistant Coaches: Cory Martin
2017 Varsity Record: 9-5 NFL, 9-8 overall
Starters Returning: Mario Ruggiero- (p-ss) Vince Lodestro (p-ss) Dan Spors (2b)
Key Players: the above
Key Losses due to Graduation: Ryan Williams, Dominic Germano ,Dylan Creasey
*****top 3 pitchers, we lost 6 starters overall
Goals for Season: to hold our own in the NFL, make a sectional run
Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Dylan Creasey ,Fingerlakes CC
Kenmore West
Head Coach: John Haynes
2017 Record: 15-5
Lost players -Kyle LaPlante, Benny Serrano, Adam Pray,Jacob Pray,Rich Fries,Patrick Gourlay and Scott Hanesworth
Returning Starters-Dom Schmidt , Zach LaPlante,Owen Green and Andrew Fron
Goals-To repeat as NFL champs and win a sectional title
Lew-Port
Head Coach: Mark Waple
Assistant Coaches: Joe Rizzo, Mike Fitzgerald, Kyle Waple
2017 Varsity Record: 13-8 Lost in Class A2 Sectional Finals to Olean 7-2
Starters Returning: SENIORS: Mat Carden (P, INF), Shane Kowalski (P,INF), SOPHS: Cooper Krawczyk (P, INF,OF), Anthony Dragone (P, INF),
Lucas Route (P, INF, OF), FROSH: Dom Fazzolari (C),
Key Players: See above
Key Losses due to Graduation: None
Goals for Season: To compete on a Dailey basis and to continue to improve so that we are playing our best baseball at playoff time.
Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Mat Carden will attend NCCC to play Baseball.
Lockport High School
Head Coach: Dan Petock
Assistant Coaches: Trait Smith
2017 Varsity Record: 6-12
Starters Returning: Sean McKinney C, Andrew Gault P,3B, Colin Kobylanski P,OF Alex Drake LF,
Key Players: See above
Key Losses due to Graduation: Brian Chatt
Goals for Season: Finish in top 5 sectionals
Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? N/A
Niagara Falls High School
Head Coach: Rob Augustino
Assistant Coaches: Brad McLeod and Jim Hutchinson – Varsity Assistants; David Zona – JV Coach; Ed Kladke – Modified Coach
2017 Varsity Record: 10-4 NFL Record
Starters Returning: SS Jason Walker, CF Dominic Geracitano, 1B Anthony Coty and P-OF Anthony Kinney
Key Players: Pitchers Anthony Kinney (Sr.) and Treavor Janese (Jr.), SS Jason Walker (Sr.), 1B Anthony Coty (Sr.), CF Dominic Geracitano (Jr.) and 3B Brian Hutchinson (Sr.)
Key Losses due to Graduation: P-OF Dustin Newman, SS-P Matt Grace,1B Michael Laurrie
Goals for Season: Same as every year: win NFL, win Section
Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Anthony Kinney – Fredonia and Brian Hutchinson – Hilbert
Niagara Wheatfield
Head Coach: Jim Hagerty
Assistant Coaches: Matt Anderson
Starters Returning: James Filippelli, Ethan Guthrie, Kyle Stenzel, Billy Scullion
Key Players: Same
Key Losses due to Graduation: DJ Stillinger
Goals for Season: Compete for NFL Title
Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? James Filippelli – Mercyhurst
North Tonawanda High School
Head Coach: J.R. Liberti
Assistant Coaches: Ryan Wayne, Josh Brosios
2017 Varsity Record: 4-12
Starters Returning: Max Jeswald, Nick Cook, Kyle Toth, Dylan Normandin
Key Players: Everyone and their roles are key to success
Key Losses due to Graduation: Daniel Smolka, Antonio LaBarbara
Goals for Season: 10+ Wins
Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? N/A
