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6:30 PM Opening Pledge of Allegiance ER Bernard Wirth

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7:15 PM Introductions and Acknowledgements History and Explanation of the Trench Trophy Carl Kuras Reading of Special Messages Guest Remarks Jim McNally Award Presentations Executive Committee

8:15 PM 2008 Trench Trophy Awarded

8:30 PM Closing Remarks ER Bernard Wirth and Committee

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#75 Chris BuckFrontier High School

#55 Ben BunkerNorth Tonawanda High School

#64 Corey GensMaple Grove High School

#52 Reggie GreenLackawanna High School

#56 Curtis HairstonCleveland Hill High School

#78 Ryan HarndenGrand Island High School

#52 Kevin KieliszekLancaster High School

#66 Justin MesiOrchard Park High School

#53 Steve PhillipsSweet Home High School

#74 Donald RohauerAlden High School

#55 Mike SmithGrover Cleveland High School

#77 John UrschelCanisius High School

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Baccari, DanCatanzaro, JackDamiani, DaveDÊArcy, LarryDelzer, Bob Sr.Delzer, Bob Jr.DeYoung, DaveDiRienzo, LouEicheldinger, RickGebhardt, JohnGraham, GlennGrffin, SteveHack, DaveHajduk, DavidHuber, ChuckJankiewicz, LenKliber, KevinKlinger, MarkKolb, JasonKuhn, JimKuras, Chad

Lawrence, JackMaciejewski, Ken

Mason, DennisMcGrath, DanOÊBrien, Ken

OÊConnor, BobOzolins, Bernie

Payne, ChrisRath, Mike

Schrantz, MarkSciandra, Angelo

Sugg, HarryTerhart, Tom

Warnick, FredWegner, BrianWegner, GaryWegner, Ken

Wilson, BrianZajac, Jerry

Zicittella, BobZieziula, John

Kuras Carl Co-Chairman/FounderRizzi Phil Secretary/Co-ChairmanSciera Ed Co-Chairman Rizzi Victor Treasurer Braun Gary TrusteeCronin Dennis TrusteeConstantino Sibby Trustee Graver Chuck Trustee Keicher Robert TrusteePukalo Bill TrusteeKuhn Len Co-Founder

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Jim McNallyJim McNally

Kenmore West graduate, Jim McNally, was considered too small to play line. His size and speed even earned him the nickname „Mouse‰ in the back yards of Kenmore, but his lack of size didnÊt deter him. After graduating from high school, McNally attended the University at Buffalo and played football as a walk-on guard despite his 5Ê-8‰ height. It didnÊt take Jim long to add weight and become a starter on both offense and defense for the Bulls. Jim completed his bachelorÊs degree in 1966 at UB in business administration and started coaching as a graduate student while working for his masterÊs degree in education. Jim worked as an assistant with UB until the school ended their football program. He was inducted into the UB Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982. Jim also spent time with other college programs including Marshall, Boston College, and Wake Forest before being hired as the offensive line coach with the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL. He would spend 15 years with Cincinnati coaching a line anchored by Pro Football Hall of Famer, Anthony Munoz. After leaving Cincinnati in 1994, Jim signed on as offensive line coach for the NFL expansion franchise, Carolina Panthers. The Panthers made the NFC Championship game in only their second year of existence with McNally on their staff. Jim would also have a successful run in the same position for the New York Giants, which included a 2000 appearance in the Super Bowl. Jim would then get the opportunity to come back home to Western New York and coach for his hometown Bills. In 2007, after four years with the Bills and over 30 years of coaching, McNally retired. „Jim McNallyÊs coaching career speaks for itself,‰ Bills coach Dick Jauron said. „His dedication and love of the game of football is unmatched.‰ Jim now volunteers his time at his Alma Mater, working in the Development Department at UB. He is also a member of the Kenmore West Athletic Hall of Fame and a 2008 inductee to the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.

References:1. Hirsch, Dick. (2004).A Coach Comes Home. Retrieved December 4, 2008, from http://www.buffalo.edu/UBT/UBT-archives/27_ubtf04/alumni_profiles/2. Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. (2008).Jim McNally - NFL Offensive Line Coaching Guru. Retrieved December 4, 2008, from http://www.buffalosportshallfame.com/2008/jim_mcnally.html3. Wawrow, John. (2008, January 8). Bills offensive line coach McNally retires, ending 28-year NFL career.Associated Press. Retrieved from http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2008-01-08-2094971324_x.htm

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John GebhardtFormer Maryland Football Standout and Lancaster Athletic Hall of Fame Member

Dave HackAll-CFL Hamilton Tiger Cats Lineman and 1999 Grey Cup Champion

Len KuhnFormer Michigan Football Captain

Wayne PhilbrickFormer CFL Lineman

Dennis SarowConnolly Cup

Tom TerhartFormer NFL and CFL Lineman

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2003 Nominees and Finalists2003 Nominees and Finalists


Week One Nominations:Brandon Randle - Burgard Alex Haney - Lockport Justin Kindt - Depew LaMar Russel - Cardinal O'Hara Rich Zee - East Aurora

Week Two Nominations: Matt Gioia - West Seneca West Mike Enouch - Fredonia Jerid Bradley - Catt. / Little Valley John Domres - Amherst Chris Smith - St. Francis

Week Three Nominations:Doug Ingraham - Grand IslandJohn Wood - St. Joes Gary Coughlin - Timon St. Jude Eric Rogers - Burgard Garvie Freeman - South Park

Week Four Nominations:Ryan Amos - Cleveland Hill David Filighera - West Valley Adam Lake - Albion Alex Port - North Tonawanda Adam Rosner - DepewDoug Worthington - St. Francis

Week Five Nominations:Andy Benk - Lockport Robert Colpoys - Niagara-Wheatfield Keith Domon - Tonawanda Gary Maull - Olean Mike Rathbun - Maryvale

Trophy Finalists:Class AA:Class AA:Alex Haney - LockportClass A:Class A:Doug Ingraham - Grand IslandClass B:Class B:John Livingston EdenClass C:Class C:Ryan Amos - Cleveland HillClass D:Class D:Any Sickles - RandolphMonsignor Martin:Monsignor Martin:Chris Smith - St. FrancisHarvaHarvard Cup:d Cup:Garvie Freeman - South ParkBrandon Randle - Burgard

Trophy Finalists:Ryan Amos - Cleveland HillGarvie Freeman - South Park Matt Graham - Orchard Park Alex Haney - Lockport Doug Ingraham - Grand Island Justin Kindt - Depew John Livingston - Eden Gary Maull - Olean Brandon Randle - Burgard Chris Smith - St. Francis Doug Worthington - St. Francis

Week Six Nominations:Jerod Allen - Medina Matt Graham - Orchard Park John Livingston - EdenPat Neligh - Southwestern Kyle Van de Velde - Lancaster

Week Seven Nominations:Andrew Daines - Niagara Falls Brad Maderer - AldenMike McGuire - Williamsville North Joe Sadari - Medina Josh Solem - Springville

Week Eight Nominations:Mat Derx - Portville David Dix - HamburgSteve Gaiser - West Seneca West Justin Oddo - St. Joe's Rob Webb - Lewiston-Porter Justin Weber - Orchard Park

Week Nine Nominations:Jerome Chambers - Lockport Anthony Symanski - Lafayette Matt Langsworthy - Southwestern Jake Keller - Eden Mike Antonelli - Grand Island

Week Ten Nominations:Andy Sickles - Randolph Joe Podlucky - Grand IslandMatt Miller - Portville John Boyd - Orchard Park Kevin Thie - St. Francis Damon Fortner - Burgard

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Week One Nominations:Joe Sidari - Medina Chris Smith - St. Francis Mike Rathbun - MaryvaleJason Weber - Orchard Park Chad Brooks - Albion

Week Two Nominations: Matt Miller - PortvilleJohn Gemza - West Seneca West Darby Leroy - Lake Shore Nick Sczczepanski - Canisius Nick Rubert - Lockport

Week Three Nominations: Adam Cruz - Tonawanda Chris Murphy - Orchard Park Carson Calabria - Albion Tim Brown - Burgard Matt Gartler - Iroquois Jim Griffin - Timon

Week Four Nominations:Adam Rosner - Depew Adriel Santiago - South Park Doug Worthington - St. Francis Matt Sanscrainte - CheektowagaJosh Brant - Sweet HomeSteve Coan - Frewsburg

Week Five Nominations: Peter Bittner - Williamsville NorthTom Cich - Williamsville East John Pomarzynski - St. Mary'sJim Nicotta - Eden Nick Schmidt - West Seneca West

Trophy Finalists:Tim Brown - Burgard Steve Coan - Frewsburg Matt Langworthy - Southwestern Ian Margerum - Hamburg Matt Miller - Portville Jason Weber - Orchard Park Alex Port - North Tonawanda Adam Rosner - Depew Adriel Santiago - South Park Chris Smith - St. Francis Doug Worthington - St. Francis

Week Six Nominations:Jake Brant - Starpoint Jaik Halpainy - Panama Matt Henry - Alden Robert Humes - Riverside Justin Piershalski- St. Joe's Alex Port - North Tonawanda

Week Seven Nominations: Kyle Reeb - Cheektowaga Ian Margerum - Hamburg Scott Guenther - Lancaster Mike Farraca - Williamsville East Maurice Randle - Burgard

Week Eight Nominations: John Hoog - McKinleyChris Ryberg - Panama Colin Thompon - Grand IslandRob Gronkowski - Williamsville North Kevin Wild - Amherst

Week Nine Nominations: Jason Weber - Orchard Park Alex Port - North Tonawanda Doug Worthington - St. Francis Adriel Santiago - South Park Matt Miller - Portville

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Week One Nominations:Jeffrey Beaver - Burgard Ryan Mruk - Lancaster Dan Warner - St. Mary'sJeremy Kelley - West Seneca West Ben Hendrick - Orchard Park

Week Two Nominations: Andy Dlugosz - Timon/St. Jude Matt Lodestro - Falconer Pat Nowak - Cheektowaga Matt Piazza - St. Joe's Kevin Wild - Amherst Rob Gronkowski - Williamsville North

Week Three Nominations:Jacob Brant - East High School Brandon Farrell - Cleveland Hill Alex Herman - Hamburg Brian Malak - Frontier Terry Mimms - Mckinley Joe Webb - Lackawanna

Week Four Nominations:Drew Graziadei - Sweet HomeAndy Holland - Albion Max Annis - North Tonawanda Pat Garrity - Canisius T J Bootey - Jamestown Justin King - Grand Island Nick Borgosz - Clarence

Week Five Nominations:Mike Faracca - Williamsville East John Milks - East Aurora Greg Michaels - Orchard ParkMike Appenheimer - Maryvale Chris Pawlowski - West Seneca EastJessie Jesonowski - Iroquois

Trophy Finalists:Max Annis - North Tonawanda Pete Bittner - Williamsville North Abdullah Hadi - Lackawanna Jesse Jesonowski - Iroquois Justin King - Grand Island Blake Eaton - Allegany Limestone Tim McElwain - Randolph John Hogg - McKinley Jeffrey Beaver - Burgard Jeff Papia - St Joe's

Week Six Nominations:Dave Meadows - Ohara Phil Budzinski - Depew Jeff Papia - St. Joe Julio Rivera - Riverside Randy Pike - PanamaJake Button - Niagara Falls Marcus Bynes - Burgard

Week Seven Nominations:Chad Boskat - Jamestown Brad Braun - StarpointTrevor Henderson - Casadaga ValleyKevin Eppinger - Silver Creek Pete Bittner - Williamsville North

Week Eight Nominations:Aaron Barczak - St. Mary'sMatt Sanscrainte - CheektowagaBrian Monaco - AmherstBlake Easton - Alleghany LimestoneBrandon Antonelli - Grand Island

Week Nine Nominations:Jim Lougen - St. Joe'sBen Hallock - PioneerJacob Brant - StarpointMike Durwald - LancasterJoe Perlino - Sweet Home

Week Ten Nominations:Justin King - Grand Island Jeffrey Papia - St. Joe's Abdullah Hadi - Lackawanna Kevin Eppinger - Silver Creek Tim McElwain - Randolph Carlton Byrum - Depew

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„Snow Storm‰ Nominees:Corey Balcerzak - Lockport Brad Dolce - Orchard Park Nick Halett - Pine Valley Tim McElwain - Randolph Greg Michaels - Orchard Park James Rayhill - Grand Island Peter Violante - Lewiston-PorterAndy Apperson - Maple Grove Marcus Bynes - Burgard Clifton Crotz - Catt./Little Valley Cameron Hutcherson - East Josh Jesonowski - Iroquois Pat Linnane - Lew-Port Jim Litz - Maryvale Alex Mueller - Lackawanna Chris Skubis - Clarence John Urshel - Canisius

Trophy Finalists:Mike Appenheimer - MaryvaleAndrew Apperson - Maple GroveAnthony Benson - Grover ClevelandCarlton Byrum - DepewJoseph DePalma - Silver CreekAbdullah Hadi - LackawannaNicholas Kakavand - IroquoisGil Rodriguez - FrontierChristopher Skubis - ClarenceHarrison Steinwald - St. JoeÊs

Week One Nominations:Brent Atkinson - Lewiston-Porter Joe Inglut - Lake Shore Mike Appenheimer - Maryvale Nick Chrisman - Sweet Home Sam Mantesanti - Medina

Week Two Nominations: Nick Azzarelli - TonawandaTyler Durinaa - Williamsville EastDave Eron - St. MaryÊsDavid Skrip - AlbionPhil Tardivo - Depew

Week Three Nominations:Anthony Benson - Grover Cleveland Randy Bloom - Orchard Park Scott Boyer - Amherst Colin Byrne - West Seneca East Blake Eaton - Allegany-Limestone Harrison Steinwald - St. JoeÊs

Week Four Nominations:Carlton Byrum - Depew Andy Dlugosz - Timon/ St. Jude Kyle Gibas - Starpoint Bob Giovino - Cleveland Hill Abdullah Hadi - Lackawanna Phil Ryan - West Seneca West

Week Five Nominations:Pat Blizniak - East Aurora Randy Colling - Pioneer Anthony Crispo - Cardinal OÊHara Neal Nelson - Falconer Joe Rizzuto - Canisius Gil Rodriguez - Frontier

Week Six Nominations:Joe Depalma - Silver Creek Nick Kakavand - Iroquois Neil Raddu - West Seneca West C.J. Ryan - St. JoeÊs Maurice Tossah - Burgard Joe Webb - Lackawanna

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Week One Nominations:Randy Bloom - Orchard ParkNick Christman - Sweet HomeRandy Colling - PioneerTyler Durinka - Williamsville EastPaul Eaton - St. Francis

Week Two Nominations:Corey Balcerzak - Lockport Curtis Hairston - Cleveland Hill Josh Jesonowski - Iroquois James Skura - Clarence Joe Webb - Lackawanna

Week Three Nominations:Kevin Dudkowski - DepewNiel Nelson - FalconerChris Schart - J.F.K.Dan Skinner - Timon/St. JudeMike Smith - Grover

Week Four Nominations:Mike Brown - St. MaryÊsTim Kopp - MaryvaleDavid Skrip - AlbionDrew Westcott - HamburgRandell Wilkie - East

Week Five Nominations:Tim Boorady - Grand IslandRandolf Diamon - Ken. WestTyler Freeman - WestfieldMarcellus Jones - LancasterNeil Raddu - West Seneca WestAaron Roy - North Tonawanda

Week Six Nominations:Jon Bayerl - DepewCollin Byme - West Seneca EastColton Erickson - FalconerJerome Fields - Williamsville NorthCorey Hymes - St. Francis

Week Seven Nominations:Anthony Christopher - Cardinal OÊHaraZack Eldridge - Cleveland HillJake Havernick - CheektowagaSean Mulhem - St. JoeÊsSean Painter - West Seneca West

Week Eight Nominations: Jared Falkenrath - Cardinal OÊHaraArt Garvey - East AuroraBrenden Hammer - CheektowagaRobert Reed - WilsonDustin Synder - West Seneca West

Week Nine Nominations: Anthony Benson - Grover ClevelandMarquis Davis - McKinleyPeter Ewing - NicholsAlex Golda - LackawannaMarcus McKoy - Lockport

Week Ten Nominations:Nicholas Bonacquitti - Orchard ParkMike Golombek - Cleveland HillJon King - SouthwesternWilliam Middlebooks - McKinleyJose Rosario - Randolph

Trophy Finalists:Corey Balcerzak - LockportAnthony Benson - Grover ClevelandRandy Bloom - Orchard ParkNicholas Christman - Sweet HomeKevin Dudkowski - DepewZack Eldridge - Cleveland HillArt Garvey - East AuroraCorey Hymes - St. FrancisJoshua „Mooch‰ Jesonowski - IroquoisJose Rosario - Randolph

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Week One Nominations:Kevin Gerlach - Williamsville SouthXavier Hodge - BurgardDylan Kawalec - J.F.K.Kevin Kieliszek - LancasterDon Rohauer - Alden

Week Two Nominations:Nick Bonaquisti - Orchard ParkBoomer Brock - IroquoisChris Buck - FrontierCurtis Hairston - Cleveland HillJosh Stockwell - Medina

Week Three Nominations:Andrew Alvira - Timon/St. JudeBlair Bell - CheektowagaDillon Gallagher - Williamsville SouthCorey Gens - Maple GroveJason Pazda - Clarence

Week Four Nominations:Zack Alabadi - LackawannaMichael Crage - StarpointJohn Heisler - MaryvaleJustin Mesi - Orchard ParkZach Weiland - North Tonawanda

Week Five Nominations:Mark Biersbach - DepewBen Bunker - North TonawandaSean Mulhern Jr. - St. JoeÊsXavier Robinson - JamestownDemetrious Smith - Cleveland HillJohn Urschel - Canisius

Week Six Nominations:Kyle Colling - PioneerJeremy Ferguson - BurgardReggie Green - LackawannaNick Muscarella - AldenMike Smith - Grover Cleveland

Week Seven Nominations:Jonathan Connors - West Seneca EastJerome Fields - Williamsville NorthRyan Harnden - Grand IslandWilliam Middlebrooks - McKinleyMike Myers - J.F.K.Brandon Potyok - Lancaster

Week Eight Nominations:Stephen Jacobson - SalamancaZach Roberts - Silver CreekRandall Wilkie - EastPat Wilson - CanisiusRyan Wilson - Sweet Home

Week Nine Nominations:Jasen Carlson - SouthwesternRyan DiFlavio - West Seneca WestSteve Phillips - Sweet HomeGorden Schubert - West Seneca EastJordan Smith - Riverside

Week Ten Nominations:Chris Akromas - Sweet HomeCorey King - FredoniaAaron Kostrewa - North TonawandaDan Lombardozzi - ClymerAndrew Wascher - Maple Grove

Week Eleven Nominations:Nathan Longbine - Orchard ParkJustin Love - St. FrancisJordan Sisti - St. FrancisDante Williams - RiversideAndrew Zdrojewski - Canisius

Trophy Finalists:Chris Buck - Frontier High SchoolBen Bunker - North Tonawanda High SchoolCorey Gens - Maple Grove High SchoolReggie Green - Lackawanna High SchoolCurtis Hairston - Cleveland Hill High SchoolRyan Harnden - Grand Island High SchoolKevin Kieliszek - Lancaster High SchoolJustin Mesi - Orchard Park High SchoolSteve Phillips - Sweet Home High SchoolDonald Rohauer - Alden High SchoolMike Smith - Grover Cleveland High SchoolJohn Urschel - Canisius High School



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Livingston Wins Award as Top LinemanLivingston Wins Award as Top LinemanThe Buffalo NewsDecember 7, 2003

John Livingston of Eden has been named winner of the inaugural lineman of the year award by members of the Trench Trophy Committee. The award, sponsored by the Lancaster Elks Lodge, takes into account a playerÊs performance on and off the field, as well as attitude. Livingston, a 6-foot-1, 285-pound senior tackle, helped open holes for an Eden backfield that averaged 267 yards per game. Eden finished 11-1, reaching the New York State Class B semifinals losing to Chenango Forks. „Our committee felt Livingston kind of portrayed the intensity that carried Eden as far as they got,‰ said committee chairman Len Kuhn. „We felt like he dominated on both sides of the ball, even against Chenango Forks, and thatÊs what made him stand out above anyone else.‰ Livingston was chosen from a group of finalists that included Ryan Amos (Cleveland Hill), Matt Graham (Orchard Park), Alex Haney (Lockport), Doug Ingraham (Grand Island), Garvie Freeman (South Park), Justin Kindt (Depew), Gary Maull (Olean), Brandon Randle (Burgard), Chris Smith (St. Francis), and Doug Worthington (St. Francis).

The Buffalo NewsDecember 5, 2004

Jason Weber, whose work in the trenches helped lead the Orchard Park football team to the Section VI Class AA championship, is this yearÊs winner of the Trench Trophy as Western New YorkÊs superior lineman. Weber was a three-year starter for the Quakers and was named to the All-Western New York first team. At defensive tackle, the 6- foot, 265-pound senior captain led OP in tackles with 90, and at right guard he helped create openings for running back Andy Pace (1,277 yards). Weber also finished fourth in the state as a heavyweight wrestler last year, is a shot put and discus thrower in track and is an Eagle Scout. The Trench Trophy was created last year by the Lancaster Elks Club, which will host an award ceremony Dec. 14 at which Weber will be presented with a $500 scholarship. He will also be honored at SaturdayÊs Western New York football banquet. The Trench Trophy Committee, which included more than 50 scouts and coaches who attended games and viewed films throughout the season, picked an honor roll of top linemen each week before selecting 11 finalists. The other finalists were: Tim Brown (Burgard), Steve Coan (Frewsburg), Matt Langworthy (Southwestern), Ian Margerum (Hamburg), Matt Miller (Portville), Alex Port (North Tonawanda), Adam Rosner (Depew), Adriel Santiago (South Park), Chris Smith (St. Francis) and Doug Worthington (St. Francis).


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Jesse Jesonowski of Iroquois High School was awarded the third Trench Trophy as Western New YorkÊs most outstanding lineman Wednesday evening at the Lancaster Elks Lodge. Other finalists were: North Tonawanda senior Max Annis, Williamsville North senior Pete Bittner, Grand Island senior Justin King, Lackawanna junior Abdullah Hadi, Allegany-Limestone junior Blake Eaton, Randolph junior Tim McElwain, St. JoeÊs senior Jeff Papia, McKinley senior John Hogg and Burgard junior Jeffrey Beaver.


The 2006 football season continues to get better for GilRodriguez of Frontier. Rodriguez was selected Wednesday as the winnerof the Trench Trophy, which goes to the top lineman in Western New York.The presentation was made at the Lancaster Elks Lodge. Rodriguez, a 250-pounder, was part of a Frontier team that made a break-through in his senior year. He suffered through two losing seasons with the Falcons before they finished 5-3 in 2006. „He plays both ways, whistle to whistle,‰ said Phil Rizzi, co-chairman of the selection committee. „HeÊs known for his pancake blocks. He hustles and enjoys blocking.‰ The other finalists were: Mike Appenheimer (Maryvale), Andrew Apperson (Maple Grove), Anthony Benson (Grover Cleveland), Carlton Byrum (Depew), Joseph DePalma (Silver Creek), Abdullah Hadi (Lackawanna), Nicholas Kakavand (Iroquois), Christopher Skubis (Clarence), and Harrison Steinwald (St. JoeÊs).

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The notion that Sweet Home had an exceptional line this season got a big boost Wednesday when two-way standout Nick Christman was named winner of the fifth annual Trench Trophy. The award, sponsored by Lancaster Elks Lodge No. 1478, recognizes the top lineman in Western New York. „IÊm really excited because this is a really big thing and there are a lot of good kids out there,‰ said Christman. Christman was presented the award during a banquet attended by over 200 at the Lancaster Elks Club on Broadway. The eventÊs guest speaker was Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame member Joe Foyle of Lancaster. Christman, a 6-foot-2, 285- pound senior, was an offensive guard and defensive tackle. With Christman dominating on both sides of the ball, Sweet Home won Section VIÊs Class A title finishing with a 10-1 record. The PanthersÊ only loss was in the Far West Regionals to Aquinas of Section V. In that game Christman was named Defensive MVP. „My goal on defense is to run sideline-to-sideline on every play and on offensive itÊs to knock the kid across from me on his butt. That keeps me going every play,‰ said Christman. „You play as hard as you can and never give up.‰ The annual winner of the Trench Trophy is determined by a 51-man committee of qualified Elks Lodge members, local coaches and former players. During all 11 weeks of the football season, Trench Trophy scouts attended select games of all 87 teams in Western New York to rate and grade players for nominations. An original list of over 300 lineman was whittled down to a top 10. Carl Kuras, a Trench Trophy co-chairman, said Christman was the top vote-getter on most ballots. „The committee felt his tenacity on both sides of the ball was the deciding factor,‰ said Kuras. „He had stamina to go both ways. He had a motor on both sides of the ball and displayed leadership. Being the MVP on a losing team in the Regionals is pretty impressive.‰ Christman played four seasons on Sweet HomeÊs varsity team. For the past two seasons he was a first-team All-Western New York selection. Previous winners of the award have been Gil Rodriguez (Frontier, 2006), Jesse Jesonowski (Iroquois, Ê05), Jason Weber (Orchard Park, Ê04) and John Livingston (Eden, Ê03).

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