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    Home Sports Big 30 announces next additions to 2025 Roster
    Big 30 announces next additions to 2025 Roster
    Local Sports
    Jo Wankel 
    May 31, 2025

    Big 30 announces next additions to 2025 Roster

    The second group of NY players has been announced for the 2025 Big 30 Charities Classic.

    The next 10 players announced for the NY roster include Salamanca’s Kyle Lecceardone, Dakota Colts and Cory Holleran; Olean’s Noah T. Gallo and Jacksen Kahm; Franklinville’s Bretton Blecha, Ethan Allen and Billy Slavinski; Cattaraugus Little Valley’s Chase Marshall and Randolph’s Nate Hahn.

    Read more about each below:

    Kyle Lecceardone

    Salamanca City Central School

    Height: 5’10” – Weight: 160 lbs.

    Offense: WR – Defense: Safety

    Kyle’s future plans are to attend Alfred State College to major in Sports Management and to play football for the Pioneers. In football, he won the Sportsmanship Award and the Character Award. He was also placed on the Class C 2nd Team Defense and won the Unsung Hero Award. Kyle was a member of the track team. He won the Unsung Hero Award and was named the Spring Rookie of the Year. He wanted to be a member of the Big 30 game to play one last football game as a high school student. Kyle’s best football memory was beating Chenango Forks in the state semi-finals. His hobbies include football, snowboarding, lifting, and track. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills and his favorite players are Josh Allen and Taylor Rapp.

    Noah T. Gallo

    Olean High School

    Height: 5’6” – Weight: 150 lbs.

    Offense: FB/RB – Defense: LB/SS

    Noah plans to attend Alfred State to be an Electrician. After he then graduates from Alfred, he plans to move to Florida and start his own business. His honors and awards include being a four-time Scholar Athlete, being a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, receiving the Unsung Hero Award and the Character Award, twice each, and being a First Team All-Star, twice, for Defense. Noah’s best memory while playing football was upsetting Maryvale. Noah wants to play in the Big 30 game to be able to play Linebacker or Strong Safety again. His hobbies are fishing – which he loves – playing video games, and hanging with friends. His favorite football team is the Seattle Seahawks and his favorite player is Ray Lewis.

    Dakota Colts

    Salamanca High School

    Height: 5’7” – Weight: 162 lbs.

    Offense: WR – Defense: CB

    Dakota has plans to play college football and get his bachelor’s degree in environmental science. He wants to play in the Big 30 game to show off his skills in a higher-level game and get one more game in with his football brothers. Dakota best memory, while playing football, was playing in the State Championship game with the people he grew up with. His hobbies are football, lacrosse, track, and lifting weights. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills.

    Jacksen Kahm

    Olean High School

    Height: 5’10” – Weight: 180 lbs.

    Offense: FB – Defense: DE

    Jacksen’s goal is to attend nursing school and advance his education and training to become a Certified Registered Nurse (CRNA). His awards are listed as the Dennis M. Napolione Award in 2024. He is honored to be picked to play in the Big 30 game, representing his school and community one last time. He cherishes the opportunity to compete with the top athletes and supporting local charities, which make a real difference. One of Jacksen’s best football memories was Olean’s 34-0 win over Cheektowaga. He says that their defense was locked in and it felt great to contribute to such a dominant team performance. Jacksen’s hobbies are weightlifting and focusing on healthy eating. He feels it helps him stay focused and energized. His favorite football team is the Cincinnati Bengals and his favorite player is Jamar Chase.

    Cory Holleran

    Salamanca High School

    Height: 5’11” – Weight: 175 lbs.

    Offense: WR – Defense: S

    Cory plans to attend college to play football and to become a Physical Therapist. His honors were 1st Team All-State, Big 30 Defensive Player of the Year, Co-Defensive League Player of the Year, and First Team All-Western New York. He wants to play in the Big 30 game because he grew up dreaming about playing in this game. He is glad he is able to have this opportunity. Cory’s best memory while playing football was winning a sectional Championship this past year against Portville. His hobbies are lifting, hanging with friends, fishing, and playing sports. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills, and his favorite player is Taron Johnson.

    Bretton Blecha

    Franklinville High School

    Height: 6’5” – Weight: 205 lbs.

    Offense: WR – Defense: OLB/SS

    Bretton plans to attend Alfred State this fall and get into the Business field, while playing football. He wants to get his MBA degree. His awards and honors include Jr. National Honor Society, National Honor Society, Big 30 Basketball All-Star, Offensive MVP Basketball, and Division All-Star Football. Bretton wants to play in the Big 30 game because he has a deep connection with the game of football, and he would love to play one more high school game with his teammates. His best memory while playing football was getting to play at the Bills’ Stadium like his Dad and brothers did and continuing his football career in college like his Dad and brother Brock. Bretton’s hobbies are hanging out with friends, video games, and being with family. His favorite football team is the Seattle Seahawks, and his favorite player is Calvin Johnson.

    Ethan Allen

    Franklinville High School

    Height: 6’1” – Weight: 205 lbs.

    Offense: T – Defense: T/E

    Ethan plans on attending Alfred State College for Criminal Justice to pursue a position as a police officer. He received the Most Improved Player Award and Offensive MVP. He wants to play in the Big 30 game because he says he’s not ready to hang up the cleats yet. He says he has one more game to play before he stops playing the sport he has loved his whole life. Ethan’s hobbies are hiking with his partner and playing the guitar. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills, and his favorite player is Ray Lewis.

    Chase Marshall

    Cattaraugus Little Valley High School

    Height: 5’10” – Weight: 230 lbs.

    Offense: RG – Defense: L

    Chase plans to work in the Automotive Industry. He received the Jason Denfrund Memorial Award. He wanted to play in the Big 30 game because it always has been his dream, especially after seeing people he had looked up to play in the game in the past. Those memories motivated him to become a player worthy of being chosen to be a part of this game. Chase says that his best memory while playing football was when they could finally play a team and give their school its first win in two years. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, and ice skating. The Buffalo Bills are his favorite football team and James Cook is his favorite player.

    Billy Slavinski

    Franklinville High School

    Height: 6’1” – Weight: 225 lbs.

    Offense: RB – Defense: DE

    Billy plans on attending Alfred State College. He plans to receive an Associate Degree in Heavy Equipment Operations as well as continuing his football career. He was a member of the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society, High Honor Roll, CCA 1st team league All-Star, 2nd Team Selection, All State Selection, Heart of a Champion, and All WNY 2nd Team selection. Billy believes that playing in the Big 30 game is a true honor, one that he has always strived achieve. His best memory while playing football was during his senior year when Randolph and his team were going on to play the Section 6 final game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. His hobbies are lifting weights, duck or goose hunting, and cutting or splitting wood to sell. His favorite football team is the Ohio State Buckeyes and his favorite player is Nick Bosa.

    Nate Hahn

    Randolph Central High School

    Height: 6’1” – Weight: 200 lbs.

    Offense: RT – Defense: DT

    Nate will go to college for Business Administration and, potentially, play football at the collegiate level. His awards consist of being a French Trophy Nominee and a Scholar Athlete. He wants to play in the Big 30 game for the experience and memories it will bring. Nate doesn’t have one specific memory while playing football that stands out. He just enjoyed all the good times with friends and the hard work that was put into it. His hobbies are weightlifting, football, wrestling, track, and snowboarding. Nate’s favorite football team is the Florida Gators and his favorite player is Tim Tebow.

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