The second group of PA players has been announced for the 2025 Big 30 Charities Classic. Check Saturday’s Edition of The Era for this week’s 10 NY players.

The next 10 players announced for the PA roster include Bradford’s Evan Whitmore; Eisenhower’s Ryan Chambers and Jaydon Chase; Aiden McAlee of St. Marys; Jaden Prince, Charles Minard and Davey Schenfield, all of Otto-Eldred; Alex Marfink of Sheffield; Tyler Fillhart of Port Allegany;  and Devin Vantassel of Warren.

Read more about each below:

Evan Whitmore

Bradford Area High School

Height: 6′ – Weight: 197 lbs.

Offense: OL – Defense: MI

Evan plans to attend Pitt-Bradford to major in Engineering. He would also like to do some summer internships in Boston, Massachusetts. During his freshman year, he received the Scout Team Player of the Year. After his sophomore season he received Most Improved Player of the Year and, as a junior, he received Defensive MVP. After his senior season, he got a bag of oranges. He was a four-year Letterman. Football and the Big 30 are family traditions. He says that his Father played for Salamanca in the Big 30 game in 1991. His cousins played for Portville, NY. His oldest sister was a cheerleader and homecoming queen for Bradford in 2019, and another sister was a cheerleader for Ellicottville, NY in 2016. His best memory playing football was winning the Bradford vs. Coudersport game in 2023. It ended Bradford’s long losing streak. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills, and his favorite player is Matt Milano.

Ryan Chambers

Eisenhower Middle/High School

Height:5’7” – Weight: 145 lbs.

Offense: WR/RB – Defense: MLB

Ryan hopes to continue his welding career, in Pittsburgh, after graduation. One day he would like to have his own business and settle down to start a family. His honors include Special Teams MVP, Defensive Back of the Year, Region 2 All-Star, twice District 10 qualifier for Track, three-time D/O qualifier for Wrestling, and Region 4 First-Team All-Star for Track. Ryan wants to play in the Big 30 game to have one last chance to play with his buddies. He wanted to take advantage of every opportunity given. Ryan’s best memory was playing football in the D/O Championship game during his sophomore year. His hobbies include working out, playing golf, spending time with family, riding dirt bikes, and having a good time hanging out with his friends. His favorite football team is the Eagles and his favorite football player is Saquon Barkley.

Aidan McAlee

St. Marys Area High School

Height: 6’2” – Weight: 255 lbs.

Offense: C – Defense: T

Aidan plans to continue his education at Clarion University and play football there. His honors and awards include being a three-time varsity letterwinner in football and track and a two-time Big 30 All-Star. In 2024, he was the Dr. Valigotsky Student Athlete, received the Jerry Sain Memorial Award, and was, twice, the St. Marys Lineman of the Year. It has been a goal of Aidan’s, throughout high school, to play in the annual Big 30 game. He considers it a great honor to participate in this event. His favorite memory while playing football was when St. Marys upset DuBois on senior night. Aidan’s hobbies are lifting weights and playing video games. His favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys and his favorite player is Josh Allen.

Jaden Prince

Otto-Eldred High School

Height: 5’8.5′ – Weight: 175 lbs.

Offense: RB – Defense: DE

Jaden’s plan after high school is to attend the Elite Lineman Training Institute-Electrical Lineman School. He is a member of the National Honor Society, a 2024 Otto-Eldred Varsity Baseball Slugger Awardee, and the 2024 Bolivar-Richburg Baseball Tournament All-Star Awardee. He feels that, by electing to in the Big 30 game, he is taking advantage of an incredible opportunity to celebrate his football achievements with his teammates, coaches, friends, and family. It is also a way to make new friends and lasting memories. Jaden’s best football memory was winning the Northern Tier Championship during his senior year. He is an avid outdoorsman. He loves to hunt waterfowl with his yellow lab, Sadie. He also likes to bow hunt, fish, play football, baseball, and shoot trap. Jaden’s favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills and his favorite player is Josh Allen.

Alex Marfink

Sheffield Area Middle High School

Height: 5’9” – Weight: 150 lbs.

Offense: RB/FB – Defense: MLB/DT

Alex’s future, after graduating from high school, includes being in the work force or possibly learning a trade. During his senior year in football, he was awarded Defensive Player of the Year and a Leadership Award. Alex had dreamt of playing in the Big 30 game. He loves the sport of football and he really pushed himself to potentially be invited to play. Alex’s hobbies include football, wrestling, and track. His favorite football team is the Seattle Seahawks and his favorite player is DK Metcalf.

Charles Minard

Otto-Eldred High School

Height: 6’3” – Weight: 220 lbs.

Offense: LT – Defense: DT

Charles plans to attend college and become an Athletic Trainer. He was a two-time D9 Region 3 All-Star and D9 Region 3 Offensive Lineman of the Year. He wants to play in the Big 30 game so he can have one more chance to play the game he loves with some of his friends, again, and friends from other schools. His best memory while playing football was celebrating on the bus or in the locker room after winning. Charles’s hobbies include weightlifting and throwing discus. His favorite football team is the Philadelphia Eagles and his favorite player is Saquon Barkley.

Tyler Fillhart

Port Allegany Jr/Sr High School

Height: 6′ – Weight: 200 lbs.

Offense: RG – Defense: LB

Tyler plans to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology to obtain a degree in Heavy Equipment Operation and Construction Management. He was a member of the National Honor Society, a two-year Letterman in Football, and a three-year Letterman in Baseball. He wants to play in the Big 30 game so he can play the game with the boys one more time. His best memory, while playing football, was when he got his first sack in 8th grade. He and his buddy, Jango, also came close to his first penalty for celebrating at that same time. Tyler’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, running equipment, and working on cars. His favorite football team is the Philadelphia Eagles and his favorite player is Zach Ertz.

Davey Schenfield

Otto-Eldred High School

Height: 6’2” – Weight: 190 lbs.

Offense: WR – Defense: DB

Davey plans after graduation to attend college and major in Criminal Justice. He is an Honor Roll Student, received in 2022 Honorable Mention, 2023 D9 Region 3 team, 2024 D9 Honorable Mention, D9 Region 3 Team, and the Frank Varischetti All-Star for game. Davey wants to be able to play in the Big 30 game so he can play one last time in the sport he loves. He wants to perform at the highest level possible in front of his Dad. His best memory of football is walking out onto the field to compete for a win with his best friends. His hobbies include sports, hanging out with friends, family time, going outside, and just having a good time. Davey’s favorite football team is the New England Patriots and his favorite player is Tom Brady.

Jaydon Chase

Eisenhower Middle High School

Height: 5’11” – Weight: 180 lbs.

Offense: TE – Defense: DE

Jaydon plans to attend the Police Academy. Jaydon was a 4-year Letterman, Defensive Player of the Year, Senior Class Scholar of the Year, and 2nd Team Tight End All-Star. He wants to play in the Big 30 game because this will be the last football game he will ever play. Jaydon feels it is a great honor for him to have been selected as a participant. His best memory while playing football was playing in the District Championship and being undefeated in 2022. Jaydon’s hobbies include golf and basketball. His favorite football team is the New England Patriots, and his favorite player is Tom Brady.

Devin Vantassel

Warren Area High School

Height: 5’10” – Weight: 230 lbs.

Offense: OT – Defense: DE

Devin plans to get into the trades and be successful in his future. He received awards for Most Improved Player and Team Captain. He wants to play in the Big 30 game because this is the only opportunity he will ever have to do something like this and he couldn’t turn it down. Devin’s best football memory was getting suited up with the guys every Friday. His hobbies are collecting sports cards, hiking, fishing, hanging out and having a good time with friends. His favorite football team is the Pittsburgh Steelers and his favorite player is T.J. Watt.