Lord, Ayers Join Big 30 Squad
The following players have accepted invitations to play in the 39th Annual Don Raabe Big 30 Charities Classic to be held at Parkway Field in Bradford on Saturday August 4, 2012.
Kevin Lord
Smethport High School
Off: quarterback Def: safety
Height: 6’1” Weight: 160 lbs.
Kevin plans to begin his studies at Penn State Behrend Campus in Erie in September. He was a three year letter winner in football and was twice selected the Hubber’s MVP. He was the captain of the football team. He was a four year letterman in baseball and received the team’s scholar athlete award. Kevin was the District 9 “Rookie of the Year” in basketball, his team’s MVP and a Northern Tier League all star team selection both his junior and senior years. He wants to play in the Raabe Classic because it is an opportunity to play with and against the top athletes from New York and Pennsylvania. His greatest thrill was playing under the lights and knowing that family and friends were in the stands cheering for him. Hunting, fishing and trap shooting are among his favorite things to do. Kevin is a fan of New England’s Wes Welker and the Miami Dolphins.
Matt Wandover
Bolivar-Richburg Central School
Off: tackle Def: tackle
Height: 6’3” Weight: 250 lbs
After graduating Matt plans to attend either the University of Albany or St. John Fisher where he will study criminal justice and play football. Matt was named a NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete twice for football and again for volleyball. He was a Livingston County all star for volleyball and the Livingston County champ in the shot put. Matt is proud of having been selected as a captain of the football team. His greatest thrill was working with younger kids as an assistant coach in the local midget league program. His spare time has been devoted to his activities with the Boy Scouts. He is a fan of Jerome Bettis and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Cole Gerber
Elk County Catholic High School
Off: running back Def: linebacker
Height: 6’1” Weight: 172 lbs.
Cole will attend St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, in September, with an undecided major. He was an Olean Times Herald Big 30 All Star selection and an Allegany Mountain League south all star. He was the District 9 co-player of the week for week 4 of the 2011 season. Cole is looking forward to one last chance to play in an organized game at the Raabe Classic. A fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Tim Tebow, his biggest thrill was starting at linebacker next to his brother Kyle his sophomore year.
Thomas Ayers
Allegany-Limestone Central School
Off: halfback Def: Cornerback
Height: 5’10” Weight: 170 lbs.
Thomas will attend Alfred University in September and study athletic training. He was named the Gator’s defensive player of the year for the 2010 season. Thomas wants to play in the Raabe Classic because from the time he was a child his father portrayed playing in the Big 30 as a worthy goal. His best memory was scoring two touchdowns, one on a 70 yard fumble recovery in the Portville game and winning back the “Rocking Chair” trophy. Playing video games and boating are Thomas’ favorite pastimes and Reggie Bush and the Buffalo Bills are his NFL favorites.
Jimmie Werner
St. Marys Area High School
Off: tight end Def: linebacker
Height: 5’11” Weight: 205 lbs.
Jimmy will attend Lock Haven University in the fall to pursue a degree in secondary education/mathematics. A member of the National Honor Society, he was named the Dutchmen field MVP for two years and the team MVP for 2011. He is a recipient of the Dan Connors – Tex Knouse Memorial Award. Jimmie finds it a great honor to be chosen to play in the Big 30 Game and welcomes the chance to put the pads on one last time. When ask to recall his biggest thrill he said the whole experience was a rush but hitting and hearing the sound of the pads cracking was the greatest feeling. Jimmie is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jerome Bettis and spend much of his leisure time playing X-Box.
Nate Woodruff
Pioneer Central School
Off: running back Def: safety
Height: 6’1” Weight: 180 lbs.
Nate says he wants to play in the Big 30 game because it will be his last and he wants to make a statement. His biggest thrill was homecoming 2010 against Olean when he accounted for 200+ rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. His honors include offensive MVP – 2011, most outstanding athlete - 2010, offensive MVP – 2009, St. John Fisher small school defensive player MVP – 2010 and Section 6 Class B South offensive player of the year. His hobbies include playing guitar, hunting and riding snowmobiles and four wheelers. Larry Fitzgerald and the Buffalo Bills are his NFL favorites.
You can hear the Big 30 game on 1490 WESB, 100.1 The Hero, WESB.com and 100.1 The Hero.com..
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Kevin Lord
Smethport High School
Off: quarterback Def: safety
Height: 6’1” Weight: 160 lbs.
Kevin plans to begin his studies at Penn State Behrend Campus in Erie in September. He was a three year letter winner in football and was twice selected the Hubber’s MVP. He was the captain of the football team. He was a four year letterman in baseball and received the team’s scholar athlete award. Kevin was the District 9 “Rookie of the Year” in basketball, his team’s MVP and a Northern Tier League all star team selection both his junior and senior years. He wants to play in the Raabe Classic because it is an opportunity to play with and against the top athletes from New York and Pennsylvania. His greatest thrill was playing under the lights and knowing that family and friends were in the stands cheering for him. Hunting, fishing and trap shooting are among his favorite things to do. Kevin is a fan of New England’s Wes Welker and the Miami Dolphins.
Matt Wandover
Bolivar-Richburg Central School
Off: tackle Def: tackle
Height: 6’3” Weight: 250 lbs
After graduating Matt plans to attend either the University of Albany or St. John Fisher where he will study criminal justice and play football. Matt was named a NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete twice for football and again for volleyball. He was a Livingston County all star for volleyball and the Livingston County champ in the shot put. Matt is proud of having been selected as a captain of the football team. His greatest thrill was working with younger kids as an assistant coach in the local midget league program. His spare time has been devoted to his activities with the Boy Scouts. He is a fan of Jerome Bettis and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Cole Gerber
Elk County Catholic High School
Off: running back Def: linebacker
Height: 6’1” Weight: 172 lbs.
Cole will attend St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, in September, with an undecided major. He was an Olean Times Herald Big 30 All Star selection and an Allegany Mountain League south all star. He was the District 9 co-player of the week for week 4 of the 2011 season. Cole is looking forward to one last chance to play in an organized game at the Raabe Classic. A fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Tim Tebow, his biggest thrill was starting at linebacker next to his brother Kyle his sophomore year.
Thomas Ayers
Allegany-Limestone Central School
Off: halfback Def: Cornerback
Height: 5’10” Weight: 170 lbs.
Thomas will attend Alfred University in September and study athletic training. He was named the Gator’s defensive player of the year for the 2010 season. Thomas wants to play in the Raabe Classic because from the time he was a child his father portrayed playing in the Big 30 as a worthy goal. His best memory was scoring two touchdowns, one on a 70 yard fumble recovery in the Portville game and winning back the “Rocking Chair” trophy. Playing video games and boating are Thomas’ favorite pastimes and Reggie Bush and the Buffalo Bills are his NFL favorites.
Jimmie Werner
St. Marys Area High School
Off: tight end Def: linebacker
Height: 5’11” Weight: 205 lbs.
Jimmy will attend Lock Haven University in the fall to pursue a degree in secondary education/mathematics. A member of the National Honor Society, he was named the Dutchmen field MVP for two years and the team MVP for 2011. He is a recipient of the Dan Connors – Tex Knouse Memorial Award. Jimmie finds it a great honor to be chosen to play in the Big 30 Game and welcomes the chance to put the pads on one last time. When ask to recall his biggest thrill he said the whole experience was a rush but hitting and hearing the sound of the pads cracking was the greatest feeling. Jimmie is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jerome Bettis and spend much of his leisure time playing X-Box.
Nate Woodruff
Pioneer Central School
Off: running back Def: safety
Height: 6’1” Weight: 180 lbs.
Nate says he wants to play in the Big 30 game because it will be his last and he wants to make a statement. His biggest thrill was homecoming 2010 against Olean when he accounted for 200+ rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. His honors include offensive MVP – 2011, most outstanding athlete - 2010, offensive MVP – 2009, St. John Fisher small school defensive player MVP – 2010 and Section 6 Class B South offensive player of the year. His hobbies include playing guitar, hunting and riding snowmobiles and four wheelers. Larry Fitzgerald and the Buffalo Bills are his NFL favorites.
You can hear the Big 30 game on 1490 WESB, 100.1 The Hero, WESB.com and 100.1 The Hero.com..
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