Oxford/Gilbertsville-Mount Upton full back Mickelson Clune led the way for the Blackhawks on the ground this season, rushing for 485 yards on 102 carries with three touchdowns. On defense, Clune recorded 50 tackles for the Blackhawks from the linebacker position.

Blackhawks offensive tackle Jake Ingraham played an important role in Clune’s success on the ground, as he was the anchor of the offensive line. Defensively, Ingraham recorded 45 tackles as a defensive lineman.

Unadilla Valley running back Payton Stirone played just three and a half games for the Storm this season, but still managed to run for 825 yards and 10 touchdowns. Stirone’s season showed a lot of promise prior to the injury that ruled him out for the remainder season.

Part of Stirone’s success was due to offensive lineman Bryce Abbott. Abbott was described as the heart and soul of the Storm’s offensive line this season.

Bainbridge-Guilford’s Trevor Halaquist had an impressive season under center for the Bobcats, completing 42 passes for 543 yards and three touchdowns. Halaquist also rushed for 441 yards and seven rushing touchdowns. Defensively, Halaquist recorded five tackles and one fumble recovery as a cornerback.

Tough two-way starting lineman Adam Ives contributed to Halaquist’s success, providing protection of the offensive side and grit on defense. Ives recorded 50 tackles this season, 45 of which were solo, as well as a fumble recovery returned for touchdown.

Bobcats running back Ben Bivar ran for 681 yards this season with eight touchdowns. On defense, the linebacker Bivar had 46 tackles, 39 of which were solo, and four fumble recoveries.

Harpursville/Afton Hornets running back Josh Wilson had an impressive season acting as a key-player on both sides of the ball. Wilson ran for 1,001 yards off of 135 carries with 12 touchdowns, as well as 20 receptions for 184 yards and two receiving TD s. On defense, Wilson had 73 tackles – 16 for a loss – two sacks, four interceptions, and two fumble recoveries as a defensive back for the Hornets.

Center and linebacker for the Hornets, Brock Weist, shined on the defensive side of the ball this season, recording 114 tackles – 39 for a loss – six sacks, three interceptions, and four fumble recoveries.

Quarterback Greg Akulis completed 40 passes on the season for the Hornets for 413 yards and three touchdowns. Akulis also ran for 135 yards on 41 carries. On denfense, he recorded 47 tackles – nine of which were for a loss – five interceptions and one fumble recovery.