The following players are contenders for player of the year honors which are selected by the Connolly Cup Committee and the Buffalo News:

Alec Dietsch, Clarence

Andy Smigiera, West Seneca East

Austin Goltz, Orchard Park

Ben Holmes, Orchard Park

Brandon Thomas, Cleveland Hill

Brian Stoldt, Alden

Chaq Nettles, Williamsville

Corey Barczykowski, Alden

Denzel Benton, Canisius

Ilo Noble, St. Joe's

Jackson Brown, Timon/St. Jude

James Chambers, Lockport

Justin Twarog, Amherst

Marquel Jackson, Cheektowaga

Mat Keating, Iroquois

Maurice Howie, South Park

Mike Senn, Orchard Park

Mike Wawzynkiak, Maryvale

Mitch Wilson, Orchard Park

Nick Vallone, St. Mary's

Nigel Davis, St. Joe's

Oliver Simpson, Maple Grove

Qadree Ollison, Canisius

Reyzon Jordan, McKinley

Rod Payne, St. Joe's

Stephon Johnson, McKinley

Tanner John, Salamanca

Tyler Mascio, Canisius