The third group of PA players has been announced for the 2025 Big 30 Charities Classic.

The next 10 players announced for the PA roster include Ridgway’s Hunter Viglione; Coudersport’s Connor VanWagenen and John Wright; Smethport’s Boe Kinner and Alex Yeager; Ben Reynolds and Benjamin Paul, both of St. Marys; Andrew Kyler of Sheffield; Carter Colley of Bradford and Jordan Iozzo of Johnsonburg.

Read more about each below:

Hunter Viglione

Ridgway Area High School

Height: 5’11” – Weight: 260 lbs.

Offense: G – Defense: T

Hunter plans to attend college to become an Electrician. He received the Coaches Award and Lineman of the Year Award. In academics he is a member of the National Honor Society and is on the High Honor Roll. He wants to play in the Big 30 game because he says it will be nice to play one last time. Hunter’s best memory while playing football was running the Wedge to end the game against St. Marys. His hobbies are working on trucks, woodworking, and making furniture. His favorite football team is the Pittsburgh Steelers, and his favorite player is Jack Lambert.

Connor VanWagenen

Coudersport High School

Height: 5’8” – Weight: 160 lbs.

Offense: TB/FB – Defense: CB

Connor plans on going into the Air Force or a trade school. His award that he received was Most Improved Player. He wants to play in the Big 30 game because it will give him a good opportunity to play football one more time, and it is for a good cause. His best memory while playing football was running the ball to score his first touchdown. Connor’s hobbies are playing games, lifting, and hanging out with friends. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills, and his favorite player is Christian McCaffery.

Boe Kinner

Smethport High School

Height: 6’2” – Weight: 207 lbs.

Offense: TE – Defense: DT

Boe Kinner went to Smethport High School. At this point in time, he is undecided about his future plans. He received the Defensive MVP Award. Boe is looking forward to playing in the Big 30 game because he loves to play football whenever he has a chance. This is how much the sport means to him. His best memory of playing football was getting the chance to play for his school with the kids that were his teammates. They called themselves “family”. Boe’s hobbies include riding dirt bikes, fishing, baseball, football, and work. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills, and his favorite player is Josh Allen.

John Wright

Coudersport High School

Height: 5’11” – Weight: 200 lbs.

Offense: FB – Defense: LB

John is planning to attend Lock Haven University. He plans to major in Pre-Physician’s Assistant and Health Sciences. The honors bestowed upon him are induction into the National Honor Society, Academic All-American for Wrestling, receiving the Coaches Award, and Leadership Award for Football. He was also inducted into the Central Pennsylvania Chapter National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete. John wants to play in the Big 30 game because football has been a large part of his life ever since he started playing in sixth grade. He has learned many of life’s lessons and made many memories through sports. He is very grateful and excited for the opportunity to be on the field one last time. His best football memory was playing with his best friends for so long and winning the home playoff game against Cameron County his junior year. His hobbies include coaching baseball, football, and wrestling at the elementary level. He also likes fishing, golfing, and hanging out with family and friends. His favorite football team is the New England Patriots and his favorite player is Tom Brady.

Ben Reynolds

St. Marys Area High School

Height: 5’9” – Weight: 170 lbs.

Offense: WR – Defense: SS

Ben plans to attend a four-year college to study Marketing and to play baseball. He was on the High Honor Roll and was added to the PA Football All Academic Gold Team. He wants to play in the Big 30 game because he loves football and being competitive. He feels that they will have a good team in Pennsylvania this year. His hobbies are baseball, hunting, fishing, and relaxing at home. His favorite football team is the Pittsburgh Steelers and his favorite player is Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Benjamin Paul

St. Marys Area High School

Height: 5’11” – Weight: 170 lbs.

Offense: QB – Defense: S/CB

Benjamin plans to attend Penn West Clarion to earn a four-year degree in Criminal Justice with hopes of becoming a State Police Officer. His honors and awards are listed as Team Captain and Team Offensive MVP in Football, Elk County Holiday All-Tournament Big 30 participant in Basketball, and All County Honorable Mention selection in Baseball. Benjamin wants to play in the Big 30 game because he considers it a prestigious game. It is a unique experience that allows him to play with the best players in New York and Pennsylvania. His best memory while playing football was playing in the District Championship against DuBois at home on his Senior Night, a game which his team won 27-14. His hobbies include playing and watching sports, spending time with friends and family, listening to music and playing hacky sack with friends. Benjamin lists the Pittsburgh Steelers as his favorite team and T.J. Watt as his favorite player.

Andrew Kyler

Sheffield High School

Height:5’11” – Weight: 215 lbs.

Offense: G – Defense: DT

Andrew will be attending the Erie Institute of Technology to become an Electrician. He received the honor of being a D9 Region 3 All-Star. He felt very honored to be chosen to be a participant in the Big 30 game this year. Andrew’s best football memory was winning his first ever game as a Wolverine, on Wolverine Mountain. His hobbies are playing basketball, football, video games, and lifting. His favorite football team is the Carolina Panthers and his favorite player is Vince Wilfork.

Carter Colley

Bradford Area High School

Height: 6’2” – Weight: 175 lbs.

Offense: WR – Defense: DE

Carter plans to attend Rochester Institute of Technology and work towards a degree in Engineering. He was a member of the National Honor Society and was on the Honor Roll throughout high school. He was also a Letterman in Football and Tennis, and a member of Skills USA. He said he has always watched the other guys play in the Big 30 game and wanted to follow in their footsteps, if invited. Carter’s best memory while playing football was their win against Coudersport during his junior year. His hobbies include going on hikes to see nature, playing video games, and listening to music. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills and his favorite player is Chad Ocho Cinco.

Alex Yeager

Smethport High School

Height: 5’7” – Weight: 160 lbs.

Offense: WR – Defense: CB

Alex plans to attend college to major in Health and Physical Education K-12. Besides receiving the honor of being invited to play in the Big 30 game, he was a 3-year Varsity Letterman in Football and a 2-year Letterman in Track. He was glad to be invited to play in the Big 30 game this year and be able to represent his school in such a big game. Because it is such a big event that raises money for the community, he is glad to represent his school, team, and family. His best memory playing football was when he scored his first high school touchdown off a deflected pass. Alex’s hobbies are hanging out with his friends, playing video games, and watching sports. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills and his favorite player is Keon Coleman.

Jordan Iozzo

Johnsonburg Area High School

Height: 5’11” – Weight: 205lbs.

Offense: C- Defense: DE

Jordan plans to attend Penn State Behrend to pursue a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. His honors and awards earned are Coaches Award, Honor Roll, and High Honors. He is currently working on making the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America – a task which he will complete by Big 30 Press Day. He wants to play in the Big 30 game and feels very honored to be selected to represent his team and state. He feels the game has a lot of meaning because it benefits those in need. Jordan’s best memory while playing football was winning the Championship in Shamrocks and receiving the Coaches Award. His hobbies include lifting, baseball, and running Jordan Iozzo’s annual fundraiser. His favorite football team is the Pittsburgh Steelers and his favorite player is Jerome Bettis.