100 TDs? This football star is closing in: 112 Section V offensive players to watch
Is 100 career touchdowns attainable for senior Bodie Hyde?
For a quarterback who's been the focal point of Oakfield-Alabama/Elba's offense since his freshman season, reaching the century mark may be a reach for many, but it's within reach for Hyde given he has another big season and perhaps a long postseason run.
"Bodie isn't counting his stats, but 100 touchdowns may be possible," coach Tyler Winter said. "He's not afraid of the bright lights and he shoulders a huge load for our team to have success."
Hyde became the quarterback on a whim his freshman year when the prospective starter broke his wrist, registering 10 total touchdowns under the Wing-T offense. Hyde then mastered the Gun-T as he grew into a running threat and became a vocal leader. His confidence grew after scoring 25 touchdowns and winning the Section V Class D title in 2021. Hyde followed that up with over 1,200 rushing yards and 29 total touchdowns to repeat in 2022. He made All-Greater Rochester after both championship seasons.
"He's wise beyond his years and an incredible athlete," Winter said. "It's good to have a 'been there, done that' type of player. They can rely on him in tough moments."
Top offensive players in Section V
If you have a good quarterback, your team is in good shape. Just ask Brighton, home to dual threat Tyler Martinovich, who's "gained another level of command" according to coach Steve Lian. Zymier Jackson at East/WOIS is just as dangerous as anyone. And East Rochester/Gananda will have a new look with Aquinas transfer Ben Newman.
Expect running backs Landyn Thomas from Attica/Alexander and Greece Arcadia's Deshaun McClemmon to get a bulk of the touches again. McClemmon rushed for over 100 yards in all but one game in 2022. "The kid can do it all. He's an athlete," coach Brian Shonitsky said.
East Rochester/Gananda's Miles Caviness and Victor's Adam Ruffalo are also poised for big seasons. Receivers Anthony Diaz and Ervin Wiggins are a lethal combination at East/WOIS. UPrep's Tyrell Simmons and Juelz Russell are another duo to watch out for as the Griffins reload. "I feel like our senior class is strong this year," Simmons said.
A good tight end can be an X-factor. Victor's Nick Leonard is lethal as a run blocker and route runner. Isaiah Ballard's return in Irondequoit may turn things around for the Eagles. Linemen come in all forms. Are you a monument for a Division I prospect like Brighton's 6-foot-5 270-pound Val Kondratenk, or do you have a high IQ and can pull from center like UPrep's Dallas Harris?
This list is comprised of coach nominations and returning Section V all-stars from 2022.
Quarterbacks
Tavion Byrd, UPrep
Will DiMarco, McQuaid
Nate Gardner, Dansville/Wayland-Cohocton
Elijah Harris, Eastridge
Micah Harshfield, Red Jacket
Bodie Hyde, Oakfield-Alabama/Elba
Zymier Jackson, East/WOIS
Jackson Koppers, Rush-Henrietta
Tyler Martinovich, Brighton
Matt Meacham, Honeoye Falls-Lima
Khaya Moses, Monroe
Ben Newman, East Rochester/Gananda
Jackson Rucker, Fairport
Landon Scott, Brockport
Chase Shepanski, Churchville-Chili
Colton Thorp, Hilton
Jonathan Vance, Gates Chili
Drew Williamee, Canandaigua
Darius Wood-Asberry, Lyons
Running backs
Tano Auriuso, Aquinas
Ethan Coleman, Bolivar-Richburg
Amari Colon, Monroe
Anthony DeRosa, Webster Schroeder
Caleb Felski, Pembroke
Jackson Fix, LeRoy
Kellen Foster, Newark/Marion
Alex Garrow, Wayne
Tyquan Green-Dees, Spencerport
John Harding, McQuaid
Andrew Hill, Greece Athena
Josiah Joyner, Pittsford
Quadere Lawson, Geneva
Noah Leitten, Letchworth/Perry/Warsaw
Riccardo Lagares, Churchville-Chili
Robert Lowry, Hilton
Deshaun McClemmon, Greece Arcadia
Nate Parker, Brockport
Gavin Parks, Brighton
Xzavier Patrick, Hornell
Tony Piazza, LeRoy
Steffon Pinkston, Lyons
VonJoseph Praylor, Vertus
CJ Robinson, UPrep
Bailey Schell, Letchworth/Perry/Warsaw
Zymere Smith, Clyde-Savannah
Cadearrell Sneed, East Rochester/Gananda
Landyn Thomas, Attica/Alexander
Amari Thompson, Monroe
Tyson Totten, Pembroke
Nazhier Wilson, Monroe
Receivers and utility
Miles Caviness, East Rochester/Gananda
Anthony Diaz, East/WOIS
Brayden Dohse, East Rochester/Gananda
Luke Fliss, Pittsford
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Batavia Notre Dame
Cole Grazioplene, Batavia
Dom Gullace, Canandaigua
Messiah Hampton, Monroe
Gavin Horton, Webster Schroeder
Justin Maier, Webster Schroeder
Landan McKnight, Monroe
Tyler Mudge, Wayne
Patrick Nobes, Fairport
Jordan Nolan, Irondequoit
Jake Pangrazio, York/Pavilion
Nasir Patton, Rush-Henrietta
Khori Reaves, Greece Athena
Michael Rowland, Avon
Adam Ruffalo, Victor
Juelz Russell, UPrep
Tyrell Simmons, UPrep
Sam Pucci, Fairport
AJ Theodorakakos, Penfield
Andrew Wanzenreid, Honeoye Falls-Lima
Tyler Washington, Webster Schroeder
Ervin Wiggins, East/WOIS
Tight ends and offensive linemen
Isaiah Ballard, Irondequoit
Elijah Bender, Dansville/Wayland-Cohocton
Reed Bouchard, Penn Yan
Jayden Bridge, Pembroke
Brian Calderon, Batavia
Evan Clair, Hornell
Nate Cole, Pittsford
Austin Crego, Honeoye Falls-Lima
Britton Delmadoros, East Rochester/Gananda
Connor Doran, Victor
Wesley Farley, Avon
Derek Geronimo, East Rochester/Gananda
Dallas Harris, UPrep
Truman Hill, Red Jacket
Aiden Jones, McQuaid
Val Kondratenk, Brighton
Nick Leonard, Victor
Anthony Letta, Hilton
Jayden Mast, Pembroke
Giovanni Mattioli, Hilton
Jake McMahon, Hilton
Zachary Mitchell, Bolivar-Richburg
JJ Reese, Canisteo-Greenwood
Joseph Salone, Geneva
Anthony Sciallo, Penn Yan
Sheldon Siverling, Batavia
Evan Shaper, Irondequoit
Joe Trewer, Batavia Notre Dame
Jackson Peet, Caledonia-Mumford
Ryan Warner, Canisteo-Greenwood
Noah Wittmer, Webster Schroeder
— Marquel Slaughter is a journalist for the Democrat and Chronicle, specializing in high school sports.He has been a sports reporter for 14 years. Follow him on X @MarquelSports or on Instagram. You can contact him at mslaughter1@gannett.com.
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