This Week's Big 30 Selections
Pennsylvania
Luke Ditzler, Coudersport High School
5’11” 195lbs. Center and Defensive Tackle/End
Luke plans on attending Thiel or Allegheny College majoring in Pre-Physical Therapy while participating in football. He plans on attending graduate school to obtain his doctorate in Physical Therapy. Luke’s awards include; Commitment Award, The Updegraff Award for Outstanding Lineman of the year. He also landed a spot on the Allegheny Mountain League All Stars. Luke’s biggest thrill was playing in the District 9 finals in Brockway.
Jimmy Grove, Bradford Area High School
6’1” 215lbs. Guard/Fullback , Linebacker
Jimmy will be attending Edinboro University on a football scholarship and plans on majoring in Physical Therapy. Jimmy’s honors include: Times Herald Big 30 Team, Times Herald Big 30 Offensive Lineman of the Year, District 10 Region 6 First Team Offensive Guard and First Team Defensive End. Jimmy’s biggest thrill while playing was being named Big 30 Lineman of the Year and getting a scholarship to Edinboro University. Jimmy was asked why he would like to play in the Big 30 Classic and he simply stated “It’s a great tradition, great cause, and meeting new people.”
Steve Carnessali, Johnsonburg High School
6’2” 215lbs. Guard/Linebacker
Steve plans on attending a four year college for Athletic Training and play college football. Steve’s honors include being selected to the Tri County All Stars as a junior and being selected to the Times Herald Big 30 All-Star Team. Steve said about the Big 30 game, “I want to play in the Big 30 game because the best players will be playing and that will make the game very competitive and very enjoyable.”
New York
Tyler Wass, Salamanca Central School
6’3” 240lbs. Tight End/ Tackle, Defensive End, Tackle, Linebacker
Tyler will either go to college to play football or join the National Guard. Tyler has been selected the Player of the Week for both offense and defense and he was selected to the All Conference Team the last two years. Tyler was asked why he would like to play in the Big 30 and he said, “It is an honor and a privilege and I have several family members who have played in the game.” His biggest thrill came when playing in the sectionals semi final game.
Pat Folland, Ellicottville Central School
6’4” 185lbs. Wide Receiver / Safety
Pat plans on attending college in the fall. His honors include: 1st Team All Star in Basketball for two years, Basketball and Baseball All-Star, and his teams Most Valuable player in Football. Pat was asked why he would like to play in the Big 30 and he said, “ I love the game of football and I think it would be a great finish to my high school career.” Pat’s biggest thrill while playing comes when he catches touchdown passes.
Zac Roberts, Wellsville Central School
5’11” 168lbs. Quarterback, Corner Back
Zac is going to serve his country proudly in the United States Marines. Zac’s honors include; 2009 Coaches Award, Iron Man award in 2007, 2008, and 2009, Most valuable player in 2007, 2008, 2009 Livingston County All-Star, Section V Player of the Week. Zac was asked why he would like to play in the Big 30 and he said, “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and an honor to play in a great game and charity.”
The 37th annual “Big 30 Don Raabe charities Classic” will be played Saturday August 7, 2010 at Parkway Field, Bradford, PA. You'll hear the game on 1490 WESB, 100.1 The HERO and online at WESB.com.
Luke Ditzler, Coudersport High School
5’11” 195lbs. Center and Defensive Tackle/End
Luke plans on attending Thiel or Allegheny College majoring in Pre-Physical Therapy while participating in football. He plans on attending graduate school to obtain his doctorate in Physical Therapy. Luke’s awards include; Commitment Award, The Updegraff Award for Outstanding Lineman of the year. He also landed a spot on the Allegheny Mountain League All Stars. Luke’s biggest thrill was playing in the District 9 finals in Brockway.
Jimmy Grove, Bradford Area High School
6’1” 215lbs. Guard/Fullback , Linebacker
Jimmy will be attending Edinboro University on a football scholarship and plans on majoring in Physical Therapy. Jimmy’s honors include: Times Herald Big 30 Team, Times Herald Big 30 Offensive Lineman of the Year, District 10 Region 6 First Team Offensive Guard and First Team Defensive End. Jimmy’s biggest thrill while playing was being named Big 30 Lineman of the Year and getting a scholarship to Edinboro University. Jimmy was asked why he would like to play in the Big 30 Classic and he simply stated “It’s a great tradition, great cause, and meeting new people.”
Steve Carnessali, Johnsonburg High School
6’2” 215lbs. Guard/Linebacker
Steve plans on attending a four year college for Athletic Training and play college football. Steve’s honors include being selected to the Tri County All Stars as a junior and being selected to the Times Herald Big 30 All-Star Team. Steve said about the Big 30 game, “I want to play in the Big 30 game because the best players will be playing and that will make the game very competitive and very enjoyable.”
New York
Tyler Wass, Salamanca Central School
6’3” 240lbs. Tight End/ Tackle, Defensive End, Tackle, Linebacker
Tyler will either go to college to play football or join the National Guard. Tyler has been selected the Player of the Week for both offense and defense and he was selected to the All Conference Team the last two years. Tyler was asked why he would like to play in the Big 30 and he said, “It is an honor and a privilege and I have several family members who have played in the game.” His biggest thrill came when playing in the sectionals semi final game.
Pat Folland, Ellicottville Central School
6’4” 185lbs. Wide Receiver / Safety
Pat plans on attending college in the fall. His honors include: 1st Team All Star in Basketball for two years, Basketball and Baseball All-Star, and his teams Most Valuable player in Football. Pat was asked why he would like to play in the Big 30 and he said, “ I love the game of football and I think it would be a great finish to my high school career.” Pat’s biggest thrill while playing comes when he catches touchdown passes.
Zac Roberts, Wellsville Central School
5’11” 168lbs. Quarterback, Corner Back
Zac is going to serve his country proudly in the United States Marines. Zac’s honors include; 2009 Coaches Award, Iron Man award in 2007, 2008, and 2009, Most valuable player in 2007, 2008, 2009 Livingston County All-Star, Section V Player of the Week. Zac was asked why he would like to play in the Big 30 and he said, “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and an honor to play in a great game and charity.”
The 37th annual “Big 30 Don Raabe charities Classic” will be played Saturday August 7, 2010 at Parkway Field, Bradford, PA. You'll hear the game on 1490 WESB, 100.1 The HERO and online at WESB.com.
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