Daughenbaugh, Marasco Join Big 30 Team

This week's Big 30 selections:

Pennsylvania

Andy Neatrour, Smethport High School

6’ 225lbs. Nose Tackle

Andy plans on going into the welding and fabrication trade after High School. Andy was asked why he would like to play in the Big 30 game and he said, “Because I have put a lot of time and effort in getting ready for the Big 30 game. I just like playing football.” Andy’s hobbies include; hunting and fishing. His favorite team is the Steelers and his favorite football player is Casey Hampton.

Brad Daughenbaugh, Bradford Area High School

6’ 200lbs. Tackle / Defensive Tackle

Brad will be attending Penn State Behrend in the fall to major in Mechanical Engineering. Brad’s honors include: 2 Year Letterman, Team Captain, PFN Honorable Mention All-State, and National Honor Society. Brad said, “My dad was in the Big 30, and it gives me a chance to play one more time. It is an honor to play with the best kids around, and it’s for a good cause. Brad’s biggest thrill came winning the District 9 Championship his sophomore year and starting his senior year at 6-0.

Mike Marasco, Bradford Area High School

6’2” 200lbs. Tight End / Defensive End

Mike will be attending Penn State University in the fall to major in engineering. Mike’s honors include; National Honor Society for three years, 2009 Olean Times Harold Big 30 All-Star at Defensive End, District 10 Region 6 All-Star Tight End 2008 – 2009, District 10 Region 6 All-Star at Defensive End 2009, PFN All State Academic Team for 2008 and 2009 Season 1st Team with 3.9 and above GPA., 2009 Fuhrman Chiropractic Co-Player of the Year, 2008 PFN Keystone Club for having more than 10 tackles for a loss in a season. Mike said, “ My dad played in the Big 30 game and I always wanted to keep the family legacy going. It’s also offers me one more time to go on the field and play the game I love.

New York

Mike Miller, Salamanca Central School

5’11” 265lbs. Left Tackle / Defensive Tackle

Mike Plans on attending college or joining the military to get a degree in biology. Mike’s honors include: 1000 Pound Club, High Honor Student, and Spanish Honor Society. Mike was asked why he would like to play in the Big 30 game and he said, “I love football and it is an honor to represent my school and state in this game.” Mike continued to say, “My biggest thrill while playing football was setting some new school records my senior year.”

Zach Barrett, Cattaraugus-Little-Valley Central School

5’10” 210lbs. Center / Defensive Tackle

Zach Plans on attending college to major in either Physical Education or Physical Therapy. Zach made the 2nd Team All-State in football his senior year. In September 2009 Zach was selected as the Student of the Month. Zach said about the game, “I want to show people that I can step up and play in a higher level football game. Zach said his biggest thrill when playing football is being focused and determined for every play of the game.

Matt Ryan, Cattaraugus-Little-Valley Central School

6’1” 260lbs. Guard / Tackle

Matt plans to go to college and study Architecture. Matt’s honors include being name to the 1st Team All-Stars as an Offensive Lineman his junior and Senior year. Matt Said “I have a love for football and I have played football every year that I could. Matt’s biggest thrill while playing football is the preparation for the game and getting pumped of for the game. Matt enjoys hunting, fishing, and fixing cars when not playing football.

The 37th annual “Big 30 Don Raabe charities Classic” will be played Saturday August 7, 2010 at Parkway Field, Bradford, PA, and on 1490 WESB, 100.1 The HERO and online at WESB.com.

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