Trench trophy

The Trench Trophy is an award which recognizes high school football lineman in the Western New York area. The award was founded by Len Kuhn and Carl Kuras. The Trench Trophy Award, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 2015.

The Trench Trophy Logo

Award

Players are graded on specific criteria by a group of knowledgeable scouts, known as the Committee. The Committee is composed of coaches, former coaches, and former players, who attend the games of more than 80 schools on a weekly basis. Every week five players are chosen as "Nominees," who are then eligible for the final award. After the state championships are over, nominees are broken down to twelve Hall of Fame Inductees, and then one final winner. The "Lineman of the Year" receives a college scholarship, among other accolades.

Mission

The Trench Trophy Award, Inc. provides recognition to football players who predominately play the position of offensive or defensive line for their school’s varsity, interscholastic football program. Schools include those of Section VI of the NYSPHSAA and Monsignor Martin Athletic Conference.

The specific objectives and purpose of the Trench Trophy shall be:

A. To promote sportsmanship, civic responsibility, and scholastic effort by athletes who predominately play football.
B. To provide recognition to football linemen in Western New York state.
C. To provide opportunities for players to be discovered by local, regional, and national intercollegiate football programs.
D. To promote the growth of youth athletics, specifically the sport of football.

John Gebhardt Memorial Scholarship

In August 2010, the Trench Trophy announced that their yearly college scholarship was named in honor of founding member and generous contributor John Gebhardt. The John Gebhardt Memorial Scholarship was decided by result of unanimous vote by the Committee. John was a dedicated supporter of the award since its inception.

Name

The name "Trench Trophy" was approved on August 18, 2003, at the first meeting of the Trench Trophy Committee. It comes from the adage that lineman play in the "trenches."

Current Executive Committee
  • Carl Kuras.Co-Chairman
  • Ed Sciera.Co-Chairman
  • Philip Rizzi.Secretary
  • Jerry Zajac.Treasurer
  • Rick Coburn.Trustee
  • Dennis Cronin.Trustee
  • Carl Ertel.Trustee
  • Chuck Graver.Trustee
  • Dave Hajduk.Trustee
  • Chuck Huber.Trustee
  • Ron Kromer.Trustee
  • Cal Phillips.Trustee
  • Don Sullivan.Trustee


  • Sibby Constantino.Administrative Assistant


  • Len Kuhn.Co-Founder
  • Victor Rizzi.Co-Founder


  • Joe Delamielleure.Special Contributor
  • Jim McNally.Special Contributor

Lineman of the Year Award Winners

Past Winners:

  • 2003: John Livingston.Eden Raiders
  • 2004: Jason Weber.Orchard Park Quakers
  • 2005: Jesse Jesonowski.Iroquois Chiefs
  • 2006: Gil Rodriguez.Frontier Falcons
  • 2007: Nick Christman.Sweet Home Panthers
  • 2008: John Urschel.Canisius Crusaders
  • 2009: Jasen Carlson.Southwestern Trojans
  • 2010: Dylan Anna.Pioneer Panthers
  • 2011: Devon Leach.Orchard Park Quakers
  • 2012: Ryan Hunter.Canisius Crusaders
  • 2013: Jeremiah Bill.Hamburg Bulldogs
  • 2014: Joe Mistretta.Jamestown Red Raiders
  • 2015: Jake Fuzak.Williamsville South Billies
  • 2016: Nathan Emer.Iroquois Chiefs
  • 2017: Jeremiah Sanders.South Park Sparks

Hall of Fame
Last NameFirst NameSchoolYear
Al-HemyariMannyCleveland Hill2017
AndreessenJoeLancaster2017
ArringtonSamCleveland Hill2017
BassTerranceCheektowaga2017
CaloJakeLancaster2017
ClaycombBradWest Seneca West2017
HolmesJordonNorth Tonawanda2017
McGennisWillCanisius2017
SandersJeremiahSouth Park2017
SchreaderKyleStarpoint2017
WhitakerTariqCheektowaga2017
WoodarekWaltFranklinville/Ellicottville2017
BlackChauvalDunkirk2016
Carr-JohnsonMichaelHutch Tech2016
EmerNathanIroquois2016
GrisoliaTylerSt. Francis2016
HutchinsonPrestonFranklinville/Ellicottville2016
JonesNickDunkirk2016
KlossSeanClarence2016
KubikDanielOrchard Park2016
LudermanJacobLancaster2016
PawlowskiNathanCleveland Hill2016
WhiteTylerKenmore West2016
WilkesJ.B.Grand Island2016
BruennGregWest Seneca East2015
Bullock-WatsonTristenHutch-Tech2015
FuzakJakeWilliamsville South2015
GrantJakobDepew2015
HannonPatSpringville2015
MinerLeytonAlden2015
NewsomeKhaliqyeBennett2015
PerlinoAJEast Aurora-Holland2015
RobersonRichardCanisius2015
SennWesleyRandolph2015
StephensDesmondTimon-St. Jude2015
WraySamStarpoint2015
AtteaGeorgeWilliamsville North2014
BakerChandlerMaple Grove-Chautauqua2014
BowersMichaelRandolph2014
CrawfordKeyshawnCleveland Hill2014
KelleherMikeMaryvale2014
KsiezarczykEvinWest Seneca East2014
MistrettaJoeJamestown2014
RymarczykMattKenmore East2014
WheatleyT.J.Canisius2014
WilsonRobCheektowaga2014
BillJeremiahHamburg2013
ByrneRyanBishop Timon/St. Jude2013
DoctorTommyGrand Island2013
HillisDawsonOrchard Park2013
LambMikeDepew2013
MacIlwainStevenCleveland Hill2013
MerlauRyanPioneer2013
OldroCodyRandolph2013
PerryKevonBurgard2013
StaussStevenAlbion2013
ZobrestPhilAlden2013
BunkerJasonAlden2012
CzechJohnJamestown2012
HainesCortlandJamestown2012
HunterRyanCanisius2012
MurphySeanBishop Timon/St. Jude2012
NocekNickFredonia2012
SennMichaelOrchard Park2012
SommervilleKhalilBennett2012
StuddTylerSpringville2012
SwanJakeMaple Grove2012
AndersonNathanFrewsburg2011
AustinDanSouthwestern2011
BartholomewMilesSt. Francis2011
BurgioAndrewDepew2011
ChaseJoshAlden2011
DiPirroKyleSt. Mary's2011
LathropBrandonKenmore West2011
LeachDevonOrchard Park2011
MorgansternMikeCheektowaga2011
ScamurraT.J.Williamsville South2011
AnnaDylanPioneer2010
BauerAustinLancaster2010
CambriaJackSt. Joe's2010
FluentBenRandolph2010
LangworthyPatSouthwestern2010
NeMoyerThomasCanisius2010
SandersAnthonyMcKinley2010
SchiaviMikeLackawanna2010
TherrienToddWilliamsville East2010
WashingtonDereonRiverside2010
BigelowTroyEden2009
CarlsonJasenSouthwestern2009
GallagherDillonWilliamsville South2009
HarndenEricGrand Island2009
HornungMattCheektowaga2009
HowardDesmondSt. Francis2009
MarshZackPanama2009
MulhernSeanRiverside2009
ShreveCaseyNorth Tonawanda2009
ShreveKyleNorth Tonawanda2009
BuckChrisFrontier2008
BunkerBenNorth Tonawanda2008
GensCoreyMaple Grove2008
GreenReggieLackawanna2008
HairstonCurtisCleveland Hill2008
HarndenRyanGrand Island2008
KieliszekKevinLancaster2008
MesiJustinOrchard Park2008
PhillipsSteveSweet Home2008
RohauerDonaldAlden2008
SmithMikeGrover Cleveland2008
UrschelJohnCanisius2008
BensonAnthonyGrover Cleveland2007
EldridgeZackCleveland Hill2007
DudkowskiKevinDepew2007
GarveyArtEast Aurora2007
JesonowskiJoshuaIroquois2007
BalcerzakCoreyLockport2007
BloomRandyOrchard Park2007
RosarioJoseRandolph2007
HymesCoreySt. Francis2007
ChristmanNicholasSweet Home2007
HadiAbdullahLackawanna2006
SkubisChristopherClarence2006
ByrumCarltonDepew2006
RodriguezGilFrontier2006
KakavandNicholasIroquois2006
AppersonAndrewMaple Grove2006
AppenheimerMikeMaryvale2006
DePalmaJosephSilver Creek2006
SteinwaldHarrisonSt Joe's2006
EatonBlakeAllegany-Limestone2005
BeaverJeffreyBurgard2005
KingJustinGrand Island2005
JesonowskiJesseIroquois2005
HoggJohnMcKinley2005
AnnisMaxNorth Tonawanda2005
McElwainTimRandolph2005
PapiaJeffSt Joe's2005
BittnerPeteWilliamsville North2005
SmithChrisSt. Francis2004
WorthingtonDougSt. Francis2004
BrownTimBurgard2004
RosnerAdamDepew2004
CoanSteveFrewsburg2004
MargerumIanHamburg2004
PortAlexNorth Tonawanda2004
WeberJasonOrchard Park2004
MillerMattPortville2004
SantiagoAdrielSouth Park2004
LangworthyMattSouthwestern2004
RandleBrandonBurgard2003
AmosRyanCleveland Hill2003
KindtJustinDepew2003
LivingstonJohnEden2003
IngrahamDougGrand Island2003
HaneyAlexLockport2003
MaullGaryOlean2003
GrahamMattOrchard Park2003
SicklesAndyRandolph2003
FreemanGarvieSouth Park2003

Grading Criteria
  • Technique
  • Determination
  • Aggressiveness
  • Intensity
  • Ability to be a Team Player
  • Coachability
  • Consistency
  • Courage
  • Citizenship
  • Scholastic Effort

[Size [height and/or weight] shall NOT be taken into consideration]

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