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ANYS, AWNY Athletics, Connolly Cup Finalist. Senior Aiden Dubeck-1st team AC, 2nd AWNY, AWNY Athletics. Junior Marcus Harrison-1st team AC, AWNY, AWNY Athletics, 2nd team ANYS. Senior Balaam Miller-1st team AC, AWNY, AWNY Athletics, 2nd team ANYS, WNY Defensive Lineman of the Year, Dick Gallagher Mount Cushmore Award Winner. Senior Steve Otremba Jr.1st team AC, HM AWNY, ANYS. Senior Logan Reaska-1st team AC, AWNY, AWNY Athletics, HMANYS. Junior Slade Gonzales-2nd team AC. Junior Terrence Pendergrass 2nd team AC, 2nd team WNY Athletics, 3rd team AWNY, Ilio DiPaolo Captain Award Winner. Junior Teddy Roberts-2nd team AC, AWNT Athletics, HMAWNY. Junior Romeo Valle-2nd team AC. Senior Dylan Walker-2nd team AC.

Cross Country

The Red Raiders went undefeated for the third consecutive year in the regular season and won the MMHSAA All-Catholic. Senior Eric Lanning and Sophomore Mike Stadler took turns leading the team most weeks, with both earning 1st team All-Catholic honors. Seniors Adam Cline, 2nd team AllCatholic, and Devon Shepherd continued their leadership roles and remained in the top 7 the entire year. Junior Nate Philips was also a consistent presence along with classmate and newcomer Patrick Roof, while sophomore Ryan Borello, 2nd team All-Catholic, scored points in every race.

Football

For the 2nd consecutive season, the Red Raiders were crowned MMHSAA regular season and playoff champions after a 50-20 win over Canisius. During the regular season, St. Francis defeated Erie Cathedral Prep 28-26 to earn their first win over Prep since 2002. Numerous players received postseason awards. Senior Ricardo Kidd-MMHSAA Player of the Year, 1st team AC, AWNY,

Golf

It was a rebuilding year for the Varsity Golf Team. Cole Cervoni, Braiden Truby, Colby Francavilla, Jamison LiVecchi, Ian Love, and Leyton Roberts all contributed in matches this season. The team finished with a 3-6 record, with several lost matches being extremely close. Sophomore Jack Tebeau received 1st team All-Catholic honors finishing second overall in the League. Junior, Owen Riggs and sophomore Nick Picone were major contributors earning 2nd team All-Catholic honors. Tebeau, Riggs, and Picone qualified to compete in the CHSAA State Championship in June.

Soccer

The Varsity Soccer team held their own this season while playing a demanding schedule. The team was led by senior captain Owen Mulderig who dominated the midfield on his way to 1st team All-Catholic and All-WNY honors. Senior Matt Sheehan received 1st team All-Catholic honors for his outstanding midfield play, while Juniors Kaleb O’Connor and Nolan Edwards earned 2nd team All-Catholic. Senior captains S.L. Dickey and Brendan Cheng provided leadership and a physical presence on the pitch. The Red Raiders also received strong seasons from seniors Erik Shattenberg and Daniel Feeley, juniors Nate Gonsiorek and Cam Rogan, and freshman Aidan Goodberry.