Class B-2
FORECAST:
1. Maryvale
2. Iroquois
3. Maritime
4. Medina
5. Dunkirk
MARYVALE FLYERS
Flyers have a 13-5 record in the past 2 seasons and will compete for league title with 4 starters returning on both sides of the ball and talent from 7-1 JV team. They have All-WNY candidates in QB Connor Desiderio, Paul Donohue, Deondre Rice, Donovan McCoy and Jaedon Bice. They open at Cleveland Hill and play Burgard at Riverside in week 2. Strength will be play of QB Desiderio, They return 8 players this year. Key to season will be the play of line.
Head Coach: Jeff Buccieri (39-31-0) 9 years
Assistant Coaches: Jim Kuhn, Dan Helms
2018 Varsity Record: 5-3-0
Starters Returning: Offense is 4. Defense is 4.
Key Players: Corey Desiderio, Deondre Rice, Paul Donohue, Donovan McCoy, Jaedon Bice, Carson Harper, Dayrel Thomas, Drew Ward, David Creek, Will Mendufik, Tyler Fox
Key Losses: Austin Majewski, Rashad Lae, Syncier Middlebrooks, Jay Henley
2018 JV Record: 7-1
IROQUOIS CHIEFS
Chiefs were young last season. They return 17 starters and should compete for a playoff berth. They host Timon in the opener and play at Medina in week 2. They have several All-WNY candidates in Riley Perillo, Evan Kingston, Noah Kedge and Ryan Current. They return 19 players this season. Other key players include Casey Phillips, Kayden Larivey and Harrison Justice. Key to the season will be the play of line and QB. They should be in the playoffs.
Head Coach: Rob Pitzonka (9-9-0) 2 years
Assistant Coaches: Dave Bonacquisti, Travis Pitzonka, Ryan Bermingham
2018 Varsity Record: 3-6-0
Starters Returning: Offense is 8, Defense is 9.
Key Players: Evan Kingston, John Bool, Noah Kege, Ryan Current, Casey Phillips, Blake Nolan, Riley Perillo, Harrison Justice, Kendall Marriacher, Kayden Larivey, Trey Klertz, Matt Lagores, Ben Planka, Aaron Woltz
Key Losses: Ethan Herbold, Cory Day
2018 JV Record: 1-6-0
WNY MARITIME COMMODORES
Charlie Comerford in his first year for the Commodores were 2-6. Expect his squad to compete for a playoff berth this season. They have All-WNY candidates in Addison Copeland and Teryon Vernon. Other key players include Demetrius Potts and John Washington. They open at Cheektowaga and Dunkirk in their first 2 games. Key to the season will be the play of the QB. They return 25 players this year. Copeland has a scholarship offer from BYU.
Head Coach: Charlie Comerford (2-6-0) 1 year
Assistant Coaches: unknown
2018 Varsity Record: 2-6-0
Starters Returning: Offense is 5, Defense is 5.
Key Players: Teryon Vernon, Addison Copeland, Demetrious Potts, John Washington
Key Losses: Lemorris Jones
2018 JV Record: unknown
MEDINA MUSTANGS
The Mustang JV team have a 13-3 record in the past 2 seasons and should be competitive in 2019. They have an All-WNY candidate in Brian Fry. Other key players include Jarin Rhim, Emmanuel Taylor, Tyler Chinn, Lincoln Pace and Bobby Geiger. They will miss Izaiah Rhim. They open with Lew-Port and Iroquois in their first 2 games. They return 17 players this year. Key to the season will be the play of the line. Fry recorded 72 tackles, 2 sacks and 1163 all purpose yards. He is also an excellent baseball player.
Head Coach: Eric Valley (52-47-0) 11 years
Assistant Coaches: Eric Gross, Jake Cotriss
2018 Varsity Record: 4-5-0
Starters Returning: Offense is 5, Defense is 4.
Key Players: Brian Fry, Emmanuel Taylor, Tyler Chinn, Lincoln Race, Bobby Geiger, Cam Babcock, Jarin Rhim, John Cicchini
Key Losses: Izaiah Rhim, Chaise Prest, William Braswell
2018 JV Record: 7-1
DUNKIRK MARAUDERS
Marauders look to rebuild for 2019 as Mike Sarratori returns only 3 starters on offense and 1 on defense. The team was 13-4 in the past 2 years. Key players include Phil Messina, Adrien Washington, Peyton Ahlstrom and Alex Ahlstrom. 14 players graduated, and 3 players transferred. They open with Olean and WNY Maritime. Tywon Wright and Conrad Thomas transferred to Southwestern. They return 7 players this year.
Head Coach: Mike Sarratori (33-17-0) 5 years
Assistant Coaches: Bob Krenzer, Tim Kachelmeyer, Issaiah Rivera
2018 Varsity Record: 6-2-0
Starters Returning: Offense is 3, Defense is 1.
Key Players: Joel Burgod, Devin Land, Phil Messina, Adrien Washington, Peyton Ahlstrom, Alex Ahlstrom, Juan Rosado
Key Losses: Peyton Moreland, Quantavis Kleckley
2018 JV Record: 5-3-0
PRESEASON ALL-LEAGUE
Offense
QB – Connor Desiderio, Maryvale
QB – Jarin Rhim, Medina
RB – Blake Nolan, Iroquois
RB – John Washington, WNY Maritime
RB – Bobby Geiger, Medina
TE – Noah Kedge, Iroquois
WR – Dayrel Thomas, Maryvale
WR – Riley Perillo, Iroquois
OL – Paul Donohue, Maryvale
OL – Lincoln Race, Medina
OL – Joel Burgos, Dunkirk
OL – Cam Babcock, Medina
OL – Jaedon Bice, Maryvale
RS – Addison Copeland, WNY Maritime
Defense
DL – Deondre Rice, Maryvale
DL – Evan Kingston, Iroquois
DL – Teryon Vernon, WNY Maritime
DL – Adrien Washington, Dunkirk
LB – Donovan McCoy, Maryvale
LB – Ryan Current, Iroquois
DB – Carson Harper, Maryvale
DB – Brian Fry, Medina
DB – John Bool, Iroquois
DB – Demetrius Potts, WNY Maritime
DB – Addison Copeland, WNY Maritime
RS – Peyton Ahlstrom, Dunkirk