The second group of players for the 34th anuual Don Raabe Big 30
Charities Classic has been announced.

Headlining the set of six is Chris Cavallari from Coudersport
High School. Also joining the Pennsylvania squad are Craig
Kronenwetter from Elk County Catholic High School and Tyson Himes
from Warren Area High School.

Joining the New York side will be Brian Johnson from
Cuba-Rushford Central School, Billy Roosa from Ellicottville
Central School and Nick Jackson from Randolph Central School.

Cavallari, a 6-0, 185-pound running back, defensive safety and
linebacker, was named an Olean (N.Y.) Times Herald Big 30 all-star,
was named to first team all-state by Pennsylvania AP and Football
News and was co-District 9 player of the year.

Cavallari was also named District 9 player of the week for weeks
7 and 10, named Coudersport offensive player of the week several
times and was named to the first team Allegheny Mountain
League.

Cavallari plans to major in computer science but has not yet
picked a school to attend.

Cavallari says “it is an honor to play in such an event and
follow former Coudersport players that have played in this game.
Also, my brother played in this game two years ago and I have
wanted to play in it after watching him play and hearing from him
how met a lot of players he competed against.”

Cavallari listed his biggest thrill as “beating your biggest
rival (Curwensville) three times in one season.”

Cavallari’s hobbies include playing sports, video games and
eating lots of food. His favorite team is the Florida Gators and
his favorite player is Champ Bailey.

Kronenwetter is 5-10 and 200 pounds and played on the offensive
line and at linebacker. Kronenwetter was named an AML all-star and
was awarded three varsity football letters and also the Bill
Gapinski award.

Kronenwetter plans to study engineering but has not yet narrowed
down his college choice.

He feels that “football is the best game in the world and I
would love to play in one more game, especially for the kids and
charities.”

Kronenwetter’s biggest thrill came in the “last game against St.
Marys Public” where he made huge plays all game because it was his
last game.

Kronenwetter enjoys hunting, fishing and four-wheeling. His
favorite team is the Penn State Nittany Lions and his favorite
player is Ernie Sims.

Himes is 6-0 and 165 pounds. Himes played at wide receiver and
safety.

He is a member of the National Honor Society and was named Team
defensive MVP and was named to the Region 5 first team as a
defensive back and wide receiver.

Himes is still deciding on his plans for after graduation.

His reason for playing in the Charities Classic is “I want to
experience playing at a high level. The Big 30 game is an excellent
opportunity to showcase my athletic abilities.”

Himes believes his biggest thrill was “running out of the locker
room Friday night at home.”

His favorite team is the Cleveland Browns, and his favorite
player is Larry Johnson.

Across the border, there’s Johnson, a 6-0, 200-pound center and
defensive end.

Johnson was team captain and Section V player of the week. He
was also named homecoming game defensive MVP.

Johnson plans to attend Alfred State and major in criminal
justice.

He wants to play in the Big 30 game because “ever since I was a
ball boy in 6th grade I knew I wanted to play in the Big 30 game,
so I worked and played hard so I would make it.”

He sees his biggest thrill as “the adrenaline rush, team work
and unity in the team.”

Johnson enjoys playing golf and spending time with his
girlfriend and family.

His favorite team is the Chicago Bears, and Johnson notes his
favorite player is Brian Urlacher.

Roosa, a 6-0, 180-pound senior, will be joining the New York
squad at wide receiver and defensive back.

Roosa was named to the Olean (N.Y.) Times Herald Big 30 team. He
was Ellicottville’s MVP as a junior and senior. He was also most
outstanding wrestler at a couple of tournaments. In baseball, Roosa
was named MVP and was all county as a sophomore and junior.

He plans to attend Dayton Beach Community College and major in
business.

Roosa wants to play in the Charities Classic to “have fun and
play with other kids I’ve played against.”

His biggest thrill was “beating Salamanca at Ellicottville.”

Roosa enjoys snowboarding, snowmobiling and trap shooting in his
free time.

His favorite team is the Green Bay Packers, and his favorite
player is Brett Favre.

Rounding out this week’s group is Jackson.

Jackson, a 6-1, 195-pound running back and defensive back, was
named scholar athlete of the month, 2005 New York Class D Player of
the year, was twice named all-state first team and was also the
league MVP.

Jackson is the current Randolph rushing record holder and was a
Top 10 Conolly Cup nominee.

He plans to major in sports administration, although his college
choice is still pending.

Jackson says he wants to “to play in an all-star game and to
play with the players I have always played against.”

He believes his biggest thrill was “winning the New York State
championship in 2005.”

Jackson’s hobbies include sports, friends, family, snowboarding,
snowmobiling and four-wheeling. Jackson’s favorite team is Ohio
State and his favorite player is Eddie George.

This year’s game will be played at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at Bradford
High’s Parkway Field.

The game pits graduated seniors from Pennsylvania against
graduated seniors from New York.

New York holds a 17-14-2 advantage.

The first 33 games produced over $1,150,000 donated to numerous
charities and personal causes throughout the Twin Tiers.

Today’s additions bring the total to 12 players that have
accepted invitations to play in the game.