This Week's Big 30 Selections ...
Pennsylvania
Jesse Isadore, Smethport High School
6’4” 240lbs. Right Tackle/Guard / Nose Tackle
Jesse plans to attend Bible College to be a Youth Minister. Jesse’s honors include AML All-Stars in Football, MVP in track, and won the Dave Magee Lineman Award. Jesse said, “I want to play in the Big 30 game because it is an honor and a privilege to do so. Jesse’s biggest thrill in football is praying with his team before every game.
Brad Kopp, St Marys Area High School
5’10” 230lbs. Center/Tackle / Nose Guard/Defensive Tackle
Brad plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh to major in Rehab Science, in hopes to become a Physical Therapist. Brads honors include: National Honor Society, MAC 1st Team All-Star, Courier Express 1st Team All-Star, D-9Sports.com 3rd Lineman of the Year. Brad said’ “I want to play in the Big 30 game because of what it means. It gives me one more chance to do what I love, play football. There is no better way to do that then to also raise money for charity.”
Tony Capatch, Coudersport High School
6’2” 220lbs. Guard/Defensive Tackle
Tony is excited about traveling to Taiwan for a year as a Rotary Exchange Student. After he returns he plans on beginning a career in the military and going to college. In 2008 Tony was named to the 2008 AML All-Stars as a Defensive Tackle, in 2009 he was named to the AML All-Stars as an Offensive Guard. Tony said about the game, “I know this will be the last time in my life to play an organized football game with the guys that I have played with and against the last 6 years.
New York
Jesse Newman, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central
5’7” 175lbs. Running back / Strong Safety
Jesse will be attending John Carroll University to study Athletic Training and play football. Jesse’s honors include: Times Harold Big 30 All-Star as a running back, HSPD Linebacker MVP, Team Offensive MVP, Team Defensive MVP. Jesse wants to play in the Big 30 game because he had a shorten season to his senior year due to an injury, and he wants to represent his school and state in a victory for New York this year.
Evan Smith, Cuba-Rushford Central School
5’11” 180lbs. Running back / Linebacker
Evan will be attending college in the fall and majoring in education. Evan plans on playing college football. Evan’s awards and honors include: Sportsmanship Award, Homecoming MVP, 1st Team Livingston County Football All-Stars, and rushed for over 1,000 yards his senior season. Evan said, “This has been my goal of mine since the beginning of my football years. I consider this to be one of the highest honors in high school football. I will be the second person in my family to play in the Big 30 game following my uncle, Chris Smith who played in 1992.”
Ryan Miller, Franklinville Central School
5’10” 153lbs. Guard / Linebacker
Ryan will attend JCC in Olean to study Criminal Justice and wants to become a State Trooper. Ryan’s honors include the Unsung Hero Award in football, 3 first places in the JV wrestling Tournament, and Student of the Quarter. Ryan was asked why he would like to play in the Big 30 game and he said, “I think the Big 30 would be a great experience for me, like a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Jesse Isadore, Smethport High School
6’4” 240lbs. Right Tackle/Guard / Nose Tackle
Jesse plans to attend Bible College to be a Youth Minister. Jesse’s honors include AML All-Stars in Football, MVP in track, and won the Dave Magee Lineman Award. Jesse said, “I want to play in the Big 30 game because it is an honor and a privilege to do so. Jesse’s biggest thrill in football is praying with his team before every game.
Brad Kopp, St Marys Area High School
5’10” 230lbs. Center/Tackle / Nose Guard/Defensive Tackle
Brad plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh to major in Rehab Science, in hopes to become a Physical Therapist. Brads honors include: National Honor Society, MAC 1st Team All-Star, Courier Express 1st Team All-Star, D-9Sports.com 3rd Lineman of the Year. Brad said’ “I want to play in the Big 30 game because of what it means. It gives me one more chance to do what I love, play football. There is no better way to do that then to also raise money for charity.”
Tony Capatch, Coudersport High School
6’2” 220lbs. Guard/Defensive Tackle
Tony is excited about traveling to Taiwan for a year as a Rotary Exchange Student. After he returns he plans on beginning a career in the military and going to college. In 2008 Tony was named to the 2008 AML All-Stars as a Defensive Tackle, in 2009 he was named to the AML All-Stars as an Offensive Guard. Tony said about the game, “I know this will be the last time in my life to play an organized football game with the guys that I have played with and against the last 6 years.
New York
Jesse Newman, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central
5’7” 175lbs. Running back / Strong Safety
Jesse will be attending John Carroll University to study Athletic Training and play football. Jesse’s honors include: Times Harold Big 30 All-Star as a running back, HSPD Linebacker MVP, Team Offensive MVP, Team Defensive MVP. Jesse wants to play in the Big 30 game because he had a shorten season to his senior year due to an injury, and he wants to represent his school and state in a victory for New York this year.
Evan Smith, Cuba-Rushford Central School
5’11” 180lbs. Running back / Linebacker
Evan will be attending college in the fall and majoring in education. Evan plans on playing college football. Evan’s awards and honors include: Sportsmanship Award, Homecoming MVP, 1st Team Livingston County Football All-Stars, and rushed for over 1,000 yards his senior season. Evan said, “This has been my goal of mine since the beginning of my football years. I consider this to be one of the highest honors in high school football. I will be the second person in my family to play in the Big 30 game following my uncle, Chris Smith who played in 1992.”
Ryan Miller, Franklinville Central School
5’10” 153lbs. Guard / Linebacker
Ryan will attend JCC in Olean to study Criminal Justice and wants to become a State Trooper. Ryan’s honors include the Unsung Hero Award in football, 3 first places in the JV wrestling Tournament, and Student of the Quarter. Ryan was asked why he would like to play in the Big 30 game and he said, “I think the Big 30 would be a great experience for me, like a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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