Big 30 Athletic Fund Recognizes Football All-Stars At Testimonial Dinner
By: Ed Weaver | Big 30 Athletic Corporation | November 28, 2023 | Photo courtesy Paul Burdick
The Big 30 Athletic Fund recognized its all-star football players and coaches during its testimonial dinner at Pitt-Bradford on Sunday, November 12.
The Fund handed out its major awards, offensive and defensive all-stars, and also presented two scholarships. Both scholarships, the 12th Man Award, are for $500 and given to one senior from New York and one senior from Pennsylvania.
The 12th Man typically goes to a senior who has played football for four years and, while not necessarily a star player on the field, one who displays exceptional effort throughout his time with the program. This year's Mike Abdo Award, the New York 12th Man, went to Allegany-Limestone's Tyler Babb, while the Joe Bizzarro Award, for Pennsylvania, went to Cameron County's Jesop Farabaugh.
In a tradition started in 2016, the committee recognized an individual who has dealt with hardship in life but displays qualities such as teamwork, compassion and character. The Joe DeCerbo Memorial Award, named for the long-serving late youth coach and official, goes to an individual who reflects DeCerbo's values. This year's DeCerbo Award winner was Coudersport senior Dylan Howard.
Major Award Winners
New York 12th Man Award: Tyler Babb, Allegany-Limestone
Pennsylvania 12th Man Award: Jesop Farabaugh, Cameron County
Team Sportsmanship Award: Ryan Neyman, Cameron County
Coach of the Year: Chad Bartoszek, Salamanca
Player of the Year: Dalton Giboo, Pioneer
Defensive Player of the Year: Sam Platt, Pioneer
Lineman of the Year: Carson Neely, Port Allegany
Joe DeCerbo Memorial Award: Dylan Howard, Coudersport
Offensive All-Stars
Manning Splain, Otto-Eldred
Hayden Emley, Portville/Cuba-Rushford
Kaedon Holcomb, Portville/Cuba-Rushford
Arlen Newark, Salamanca
Connor Braley, Randolph
Aidan McAlee, St. Marys
Matthew Davis, St. Marys
Michael Frederick, Allegany-Limestone
Dalton Giboo, Pioneer
Luke Matheis, Pioneer
Carson Neely, Port Allegany
Jimmy Steppe, Pioneer
Peyton Stiles, Port Allegany
Gavyn Ayers, Coudersport
Hunter Smith, Franklinville/Ellicottville
Defensive All-Stars
Aiden Bliss, Port Allegany
Cory Holleran, Salamanca
Malakai Zucal, Cameron County
Ethan Coleman, Portville/Cuba-Rushford
Noah Shenk, Franklinville/Ellicottville
Jake Franz, Bradford
Juuso Young, Port Allegany
Ryan Isenberg, Olean
Zach Trietley, Salamanca)
Mason Sheeley, St. Marys
Karter Giboo, Pioneer
Sam Platt, Pioneer
Miska Young, Port Allegany
Isaiah Ploetz, Franklinville/Ellicottville
Isaac Towne, Franklinville/Ellicottville
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