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Dick Gallagher's Best of the Best

Dick Gallagher gives his "best of" list heading into the 2019 high school football season.
Credit: WGRZ

Top Players

Class AA

D’Jae Perry, Bennett

Javon VanSickle, Lancaster

Conor Mahony, Lancaster

Mike Pataky, Orchard Park

Class A

Mike Glinski, West Seneca West

Liam Scheuer, West Seneca West

Cal Shifflet, Williamsville East

Clarence Thomas, South Park

Class B

Jayden Heers, Newfane

Denton Tilley, Pioneer

Jayden Dubard, Cheektowaga

Shane MacSwan, East Aurora/Holland

Class C

Tywon Wright, Southwestern

Cooper Pannes, Southwestern

Jake Skinner, Fredonia

Class D

Cameron Barmore, CSP

Gerrit Hinsdale, CSP

Jake Tomlinson, Maple Grove

Msgr. Martin Association

Jake Ritts, St. Francis

Christian Veilleux, Canisius

Micah Brown, St. Joe’s

Class Act: Shane MacSwan, East Aurora/Holland

Best Hockey Coaches: Bob Rosen, Williamsville North and Steve Ferrentino, Orchard Park

Best Lacrosse Coach: Peter Hudecki, St. Joe’s

Best GPA: 96, Cameron Barmore, CSP

Most Photogenic Coach: Eric Jantzi, North Tonawanda

Most Photogenic Principals: Jake Taft, Lew-Port and Scott Zipp, Cheektowaga

Most Photogenic Athletic Director: Brian Wild, Lancaster

Best Announcer: Vic Martucci, Clarence

Best Athletic Director: Mary Faracca, Williamsville East

Best Game Program: Lancaster, Jamestown

Most WNY Alumni Playing Collegiate Football: Canisius

Best JV Coaches: Jeff McGill, Rich Briden, Bill Lovelock

Best Volunteer Coaches: Dan Kelly, Williamsville North and Gary Braun, Burgard

Most State Titles: Randolph, 5

Most Physical Defensive Duo: Conor Mahony and Matt Marschner, Lancaster

Best Defensive Coordinators: 

Mike Fatta, Cheektowaga

Dave Mansell, Lancaster

Chris Payne, CSP

Best Linebackers: Lancaster, East Aurora/Holland

Best Referee: Paul Gagliardi

Best Fan: Tom Prince, Orchard Park

Best Youth Football Coach: Boomer Connell, Williamsville Youth Football

Best Booster President: Phil Stasiak, Williamsville South

Best Athletic Facilities: Williamsville, St. Joe’s

Best Modified Coach; Matt Vermette, Lockport

Alumnus of the Year: Rob Gronkowski, Williamsville North

Unsung Heroes: All wives of coaches

Best Executive: Timm Slade, Section VI

Toughest Assignment: Referees

Best Pizza: Rocco’s, Sorrentino’s

Best Awards: Cross Training Football Character Awards

Best Booster Clubs: Jamestown, Clarence

Best Chain Gang: Jamestown

Best Refreshment Stand: Salamanca

Best Bands: Orchard Park

Best Cheerleaders: Hamburg

Best Marching Bands: Hamburg, Lancaster

Best Fans: Clymer/Sherman/Panama

Best Weekly Press Release: Medina

Best Websites: Section VI, WNY Athletics, WGRZ

Best Leaders:
Gerrit Hinsdale, CSP
Frank Previte, Lew-Port
Shane MacSwan, East Aurora/Holland

Best Clock Operator: Dave Delisanti, Williamsville East

Impact Players: Cameron Barmore, CSP and Jake Ritts, St. Francis

Best Booster: Paul Stasiak, Williamsville South

Top Statisticians: Nate Beutel, Joe Biondo and Brian Manken, St. Joe’s

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