Six More Seniors Named to Big 30 Team
This week's selections are:
Tyler Gunsolus
Tight End/Linebacker
Olean High School
Height: 5’9” Weight:
Tyler hopes to study physical education at a presently undecided four year college with hopes of becoming a gym teacher. His awards include being named M.V.P. for baseball in both his junior varsity and varsity seasons, as well as the Nellis Award for ice hockey. Tyler sees his invitation to the Raabe Classic as an acknowledgement of his hard work and skill. His biggest thrill playing football was scoring his first varsity touchdown. His hobbies include playing sports like hockey and baseball. He is a fan of the Buffalo and his favorite player is Michael Vick of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Andrew Schroeder
Running Back/Safety
Gowanda Central School
Height: 5’8” Weight: 148 lbs.
Andrew plans to enlist in the Marine Corps after graduation and ultimately become a State Trooper. He was named to the sectional all stars and was a recipient of Gowanda’s “110% Award. When asked his reasons for wanting to play in the Big 30 Game he said, “…because I love football and it’s a big honor”! His biggest thrill while playing football was a “Pick for 6”, getting an interception and taking it back for a touchdown. His hobbies include football and working out; “…anything to get the adrenaline pumping”. Andrew is a fan of The Pittsburgh Steelers and Troy Polamalu.
George Harrington
Running Back/Corner Back
Allegany-Limestone Central School
Height: 6’0” Weight 170 lbs.
George plans to attend JCC at Jamestown majoring in business management for two years then transfer to S.N.U.Y. Brockport or Fredonia to complete his bachelor’s degree. An honor student, he was named student of the month for September 2010. George received the “Spark Plug Award” for the 2010 Baseball Season and the “Coaches Award” for the 2010 Football Season. He most enjoys “…getting the big hit or scoring on a long run”! He has dreamed of playing in this game since he was a little kid and finds the opportunity both exciting and an honor. Favorite free time activities include working out and hanging with friends. A fan of the Bills, he most admires C.J. Spiller.
T.J. Latimer
Running Back/Linebacker
Warren Area High School
Height: 6’2” Weight: 215 lbs.
Undecided with regard to a school, T.J. hopes to earn a four year degree in environmental science and play football. His honors include earning a letter for football all four of his high school seasons, being a four year Iron Man Award winner and receiving his teams Hit Man Award in 2009. He was named defensive M.V.P. in 2009 and offensive M.V.P. in 2010. He was team captain in 2010 and was twice named MAXPREPS Player of the Week, (10/31 &11/6), Erie Times Breakout Player of the Week, (10/29), and WCTL Player of the Game vs. Fort LeBoeuf, (9/17). He finds the roar and excitement of the crowd and just the atmosphere in general to be the most thrilling part of high school football. T.J.’s hobbies are roller hockey, fishing, ice fishing and hunting. He is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike Wallace
Ben Jaques
Wide Receiver/Safety
Ridgway High School
Height: 6’ 0” Weight 165 lbs.
Ben was a two time Scholar Athlete Award winner at Ridgway and was named defensive M.V.P. his senior season. He was team captain for both football and basketball. He was an Allegany Mountain League All Star in basketball and was name to the all tourney team. He wants to play in the Big 30 Game calling it “…a once in a lifetime experience”. His best football memory is scoring a game winning touchdown on a pass reception. The Steelers are his favorite team and Larry Fitzgerald his favorite player. Ben plans to attend IUP majoring in business.
Trevor Miller
Offensive/Defensive Tackle
Johnsonburg High School
Height: 5’10” Weight: 260 lbs.
Trevor is a member of the National Honor Society, an Allegany Mountain League All Star and was named to the Olean Times Herald Big 30 All Star Team. His greatest thrill in sports came in beating Cameron County with a last minute touchdown in 2010 and being picked as a Big 30 All Star. He wants to play in the Raabe Classic because “…it’s one last chance to play with some of my teammates. During his spare time Trevor likes to work on vehicles and watch sports. He is a fan of the Green Bay Packers and B.J. Raji. Trevor will attend Slippery Rock University in the fall and major in physics.
The 38th annual “Big 30 Don Raabe Charities Classic” will be played Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Parkway Field in Bradford, PA.
The first 37 games have produced nearly 1.4 million dollars which have been given to numerous charities and personal causes throughout the Twin Tiers.
You can hear the game on 1490 WESB, 100.1 The HERO and online at WESB.com.
Tyler Gunsolus
Tight End/Linebacker
Olean High School
Height: 5’9” Weight:
Tyler hopes to study physical education at a presently undecided four year college with hopes of becoming a gym teacher. His awards include being named M.V.P. for baseball in both his junior varsity and varsity seasons, as well as the Nellis Award for ice hockey. Tyler sees his invitation to the Raabe Classic as an acknowledgement of his hard work and skill. His biggest thrill playing football was scoring his first varsity touchdown. His hobbies include playing sports like hockey and baseball. He is a fan of the Buffalo and his favorite player is Michael Vick of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Andrew Schroeder
Running Back/Safety
Gowanda Central School
Height: 5’8” Weight: 148 lbs.
Andrew plans to enlist in the Marine Corps after graduation and ultimately become a State Trooper. He was named to the sectional all stars and was a recipient of Gowanda’s “110% Award. When asked his reasons for wanting to play in the Big 30 Game he said, “…because I love football and it’s a big honor”! His biggest thrill while playing football was a “Pick for 6”, getting an interception and taking it back for a touchdown. His hobbies include football and working out; “…anything to get the adrenaline pumping”. Andrew is a fan of The Pittsburgh Steelers and Troy Polamalu.
George Harrington
Running Back/Corner Back
Allegany-Limestone Central School
Height: 6’0” Weight 170 lbs.
George plans to attend JCC at Jamestown majoring in business management for two years then transfer to S.N.U.Y. Brockport or Fredonia to complete his bachelor’s degree. An honor student, he was named student of the month for September 2010. George received the “Spark Plug Award” for the 2010 Baseball Season and the “Coaches Award” for the 2010 Football Season. He most enjoys “…getting the big hit or scoring on a long run”! He has dreamed of playing in this game since he was a little kid and finds the opportunity both exciting and an honor. Favorite free time activities include working out and hanging with friends. A fan of the Bills, he most admires C.J. Spiller.
T.J. Latimer
Running Back/Linebacker
Warren Area High School
Height: 6’2” Weight: 215 lbs.
Undecided with regard to a school, T.J. hopes to earn a four year degree in environmental science and play football. His honors include earning a letter for football all four of his high school seasons, being a four year Iron Man Award winner and receiving his teams Hit Man Award in 2009. He was named defensive M.V.P. in 2009 and offensive M.V.P. in 2010. He was team captain in 2010 and was twice named MAXPREPS Player of the Week, (10/31 &11/6), Erie Times Breakout Player of the Week, (10/29), and WCTL Player of the Game vs. Fort LeBoeuf, (9/17). He finds the roar and excitement of the crowd and just the atmosphere in general to be the most thrilling part of high school football. T.J.’s hobbies are roller hockey, fishing, ice fishing and hunting. He is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike Wallace
Ben Jaques
Wide Receiver/Safety
Ridgway High School
Height: 6’ 0” Weight 165 lbs.
Ben was a two time Scholar Athlete Award winner at Ridgway and was named defensive M.V.P. his senior season. He was team captain for both football and basketball. He was an Allegany Mountain League All Star in basketball and was name to the all tourney team. He wants to play in the Big 30 Game calling it “…a once in a lifetime experience”. His best football memory is scoring a game winning touchdown on a pass reception. The Steelers are his favorite team and Larry Fitzgerald his favorite player. Ben plans to attend IUP majoring in business.
Trevor Miller
Offensive/Defensive Tackle
Johnsonburg High School
Height: 5’10” Weight: 260 lbs.
Trevor is a member of the National Honor Society, an Allegany Mountain League All Star and was named to the Olean Times Herald Big 30 All Star Team. His greatest thrill in sports came in beating Cameron County with a last minute touchdown in 2010 and being picked as a Big 30 All Star. He wants to play in the Raabe Classic because “…it’s one last chance to play with some of my teammates. During his spare time Trevor likes to work on vehicles and watch sports. He is a fan of the Green Bay Packers and B.J. Raji. Trevor will attend Slippery Rock University in the fall and major in physics.
The 38th annual “Big 30 Don Raabe Charities Classic” will be played Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Parkway Field in Bradford, PA.
The first 37 games have produced nearly 1.4 million dollars which have been given to numerous charities and personal causes throughout the Twin Tiers.
You can hear the game on 1490 WESB, 100.1 The HERO and online at WESB.com.
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