HISTORY
The Name:
"TRENCH TROPHY" was officially established by our committee at our first meeting on August 18, 2003. The name comes from the adage that lineman "work in the trenches."
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| John Livingston Eden Raiders |
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Record-setting RB Keien Williams praised his offensive line all season for creating big holes for him. Livingston was one of the teammates he was talking about. Named the Class B Lineman of the Year by the Trench Trophy Committee. Helped pave the way for a ground game that gained more than 3,200 yards in 12 games. "For a 285-pound kid, he never came off the field," coach Doug Beetow said. "When we needed him, he even played on kickoffs. He's a special kid." Will attend the University at Buffalo. |
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| Jason Weber Orchard Park Quakers |
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Described by coach Gene Tundo as "an unmovable object. He hustled on every play. He just cemented the inside of our defense -- you couldn't run at him. He's definitely one of the toughest kids in our area. He's just a battler." . . . Was Class AA South Defensive Player of the Year and the RWS Class AA Defensive Player of the Game. . . . At defensive tackle, he led team in tackles with 90 and had four sacks and four fumble recoveries. At right guard, paved way for Andy Pace's 1,277-yard season . . . Three-year varsity starter. . . . Considering Toledo, Albany. . . . Also wrestles and runs track for Quakers. |
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| Jesse Jesonowski Iroquois Chiefs |
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Dominated both sides of the line for the Chiefs. . . . Center who moved to tackle to protect the blind side of QB Kyle Shevlin. Made all the Chiefs' line calls. . . . Played a key role in Chiefs' homecoming win over previously unbeaten Lake Shore. "We ran right behind Jesse and he blew open holes," said coach Frank Payne. "He's got a motor that doesn't stop." . . . Had 30 tackles and three sacks. . . . Considering Holy Cross and Central Connecticut for architecture. . . . Also plays baseball. |
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| Gil Rodriguez Frontier Falcons |
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| Click Here To See Channel 7 and John Murphy's Report on Gil To Save to Hard Drive: Right Click and Select, "Save Target As..." |
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Tough, hardnosed, two-way down lineman. . . Controlled both sides of the line this season. . . Played guard on offense and tackle on defense. . . Known for his hustle and pankake blocks. . . Great blocker at the second level. . . Gil plans on attending college and playing football at the next level. |
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| Nicholas Christman Sweet Home Panthers |
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| Click Here To See Channel 4's Report on Nick To Save to Hard Drive: Right Click and Select, "Save Target As..." |
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Christman saved his best for last as he was named Defensive MVP in the Far West Regionals against Aquinas. . . "He was a force out there and had good enough feet so he could take on the blocks and find his way down the line of scrimmage and make plays," said coach John Faller. . . Trench Trophy finalist. . . Repeat first teamer. . . Shared Defensive Player of the Year in Class A North with Christian Nestark of Grand Island.
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