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    Home B: Sports Big 30 announces final PA additions to 2025 Roster
    Big 30 announces final PA additions to 2025 Roster
    B: Sports
    June 5, 2025

    Big 30 announces final PA additions to 2025 Roster

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

    The next 11 players announced for the PA roster include Port Allegany’s Jacob Causer and Carson Neely; Kane’s Austin Campbell; Cameron County’s Koby Shepard, Ryder Brown, Landon Farren and Jake Narby; Cole Yurchisin and Aiden Heubach of Eisenhower, Hunter App of Otto-Eldred and Colby Barr of Sheffield.

    Read more about each below: Jacob Causer Port Allegany High School Heigh: 6’2” – Weight: 185 lbs.

    Offense: TE – Defense: LB Jacob is planning to attend Penn College to become an electrician. After graduating, he plans to travel to different countries to use his skills. Then, he plans to start his own business to help families in need. Jacob is a scholar athlete in soccer, baseball, basketball, and football. In 2022, his team was the District 9 1A Region 2 Champion in football. He was a member of the District 9 1A Region 2 football team and runnerup member in 2023. In 2024, he was a member of the District 9 1A Region 2 Championship Team as well as a state finalist runner up. Jacob wants to play in the Big 30 game to show his skills in a game he loves. This will also give him the opportunity to play one more game with old friends and new. His best football memory was playing in the snow during practice while getting ready for the state championship games. His hobbies are lifting, riding dirt bikes, camping, and playing video games. Jacob’s favorite team is the Seattle Seahawks and his favorite player in Marshawn Lynch.

    Austin Campbell Kane Area High School Height: 5;10” – Weight 160 lbs.

    Offense: WR – Defense: DB Austin’s future plans are to go into the workforce and then, possibly, the military. He wants to play in the Big 30 game because it would be the last time he’ll get to play with his football brothers and other people he played against in school. His best football memory was when he got his first varsity touchdown as a first year start in his senior year. Austin’s hobbies include playing any sport and hanging out with his friends. His favorite football team is the Pittsburgh Steelers and his favorite player is Troy Polamalu.

    Koby Shepard Cameron County High School Height: 6’2” – Weight: 195 lbs. Offense: TE – Defense:

    DE Koby plans to attend trade school and go into commercial plumbing.

    His awards include Tight End of the Year and All-Region Tight End. He wants to play in the Big 30 game to show that he is capable of playing in such a high-caliber football game. His best football memory was beating Union Allegany during his junior season. Koby’s hobbies are playing football and basketball. It not doing these activities, he is hanging out with friends and family. His favorite football team is the New England Patriots and his favorite player is Jahmyr Gibbs.

    Ryder Brown Cameron County High School Height: 5’6” – Weight: 160 lbs. Offense: QB/WR – Defense: LB Ryder plans to join the workforce after graduation. He may, possibly, attend a trade school but that decision has not been made yet. His awards are Most Improved Player, High Honor Roll, District 9 All-Star Linebacker, and District 9 All-Star Honorable mention at Quarterback. He wants to play in the Big 30 game because football is a sport he has loved since he was six years old. He feels that it’s a real privilege to be selected to participate. Ryder’s best football memory was scoring a receiving touchdown during his junior season in a win against Union AC Valley. His hobbies are riding motorcycles, fishing, hunting, golfing, and working on his 1978 F150 pickup truck.

    Cole Yurchisin Eisenhower High School Height: 5’6” – Weight: 270 lbs.

    Offense: G – Defense: DT Cole’s future plans are to move to North Dakota and work on the pipelines doing non-destructive testing on welds. He was honored to receive the Iron Man Award, Frank Caffaro Booster Award, and be a three-year letterman. Cole wants to play in the Big 30 game to represent his school in one last football game. His best football memories were playing in the snow during Eisenhower’s undefeated season and the defensive line practices with George Sanders.

    His hobbies are welding, camping, hunting, and the occasional game of golf. His favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys.

    Carson Neely Port Allegany High School Height: 6’0” – Weight: 265 lbs.

    Offense: G – Defense:

    DL Carson will be attending Penn West University at Clarion to further his wrestling career, while working to become a physical education teacher. He was the Big 30 Lineman of the Year and a Regional Offensive Lineman of the Year.

    He was also a two-time PIAA District Wrestling Champion, a two-time PIAA Regional champion, and also placed, twice, in the PIAA State Championships. He’s looking forward to being a part of the Big 30 game, which gives him one more chance to play the sport he loves and the opportunity to meet new people who feel the same about the sport. His best football memory was going to the state championships. Carson’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends and family. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills and his favorite player is Kyle Williams.

    Landon Farren Cameron County High School Height: 6’1′ – Weight: 220 lbs. Offense: C – Defense:

    DE Landon plans to enter the work force after graduation. His awards and honors include a two-time Defensive MVP, a threetime All-Star, Defensive Lineman of the Year, and a Christmas Tournament All-Star. Landon wants to play in the Big 30 game because he feels it will be a cool experience with friends. His best memory while playing football was winning the very first game of many at Cameron County in years. Landon’s hobbies include fishing, basketball, and golf. His favorite football team is the Pittsburgh Steelers and his favorite player is T.J. Watt.

    Jake Narby Cameron County High School Height: 5’10’ – Weight: 150 lbs. Offense: WR – Defense:

    CB Jake plans to attend Robert Morris University to pursue a degree in Finance. The awards he has received are Second Team All-State in 2023, Region All-Star in 2022 and 2024, and he was on the High Honor Roll. Jake wants to play in the Big 30 game because, when he was a very young kid, he dreamed about playing in this game. Knowing what an impact it had on him as a young kid, he wanted to give other young kids that same feeling. Jake’s best memory while playing football was beating Union AC Valley 20-19 in the season opener his junior year. His hobbies include spending time with his family, hanging out with friends, skiing, and golf.

    His favorite football team is the green Bay Packers and his favorite player is Jaire Alexander.

    Hunter App Otto-Eldred High School Height: 5’7′ – Weight: 155 lbs. Offense: RB – Defense: S/OLB Hunter is going to Lineman School after graduation. His awards that he received are Captain’s Award and Offensive Player of the Year. He wanted to be able to play in the Big 30 game so he can have fun on the field one last time.

    Hunter’s best football memory was winning a big game on senior night.

    His hobbies include working, hunting, and lifting.

    Hunter’s favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills, and his favorite player is Josh Allen.

    Aiden Heubach Eisenhower Middle High School Height: 5’8” – Weight: 215 lbs. Offense: LG – Defense:

    DT Aiden plans to attend Alfred State for Heavy Equipment Operation He also plans to settle down with the girl of his dreams and live life to the fullest. His was named as a First Team Offensive and Defensive Lineman.

    He also received the Iron Man Award for making all practices and was a three-year Letterman.

    He wants to play in the Big 30 game, like his Uncle did, and believes it was a big achievement to be invited and have the opportunity to play.

    Aiden’s best football memory was going undefeated and making it to the D10 Championship game. His hobbies include playing and watching football, playing video games, hunting, fishing, and doing stuff with his friends. His favorite football team is the Pittsburgh Steelers and his favorite player is T.J. Watt.

    Colby Barr Sheffield Area Middle School Height: 6′ – Weight: 165 lbs. Offense: QB/RB – OL/C Colby will be attending Alfred State and major in Heavy Equipment Operations. He was a three-year District 9 Region 3 Football All-Star and a three-year District 9 track qualifier. He broke the school passing record in a single game of 427 yards with 5 TD’s.

    He believes that it is an honor to play and represent his school in the Big 30 game. His uncle and cousins played in it, and this is something he has wanted since 9th grade.

    His best football memory was breaking the losing streak at Sheffield and just playing on Wolverine Mountain. Colby’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, being a member of the Cherry Grove VFD, and doing just about anything outdoors.

    His favorite team is the Pittsburgh Steelers and his favorite player is Big Ben Roethlisberger.

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