Purple Eagles compete in 7 on 7 passing league

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 30 March 2015 at 12:00 am

Contributed Photo – Albion players and coaches who participated in the 7 on 7 Passing League at the Buffalo Bills Field House included, in front, Coach Ocie Bennett, Tyler Rotoli, Tyler Nashburn, Sam Slick, Bryce Pritchard and Matt Kovaleski. In the middle row are Coach Gary Parisi, Brandon McGuire, Marc Green, Lamar Chambers, Tom Mattison, Izzy Florentino, Manwell Taylor and Coach Alex Veltz. In the back row are Trey Hart, Mike Laine, Blake Aina, Jared Hollinger, Demetrius Gardner, Kory Reynolds, Kyle Smith and Coach Adam Krenning.

A large contingent of Albion High players have been competing in a 7 on 7 Passing League the last three weekends at the Buffalo Bills Field House in Orchard Park.

The Purple Eagles competed against Dunkirk, Alexander, Springville and St. Mary’s of Lancaster in the three week long league.

Albion players who took part in the league included Tyler Rotoli, Tyler Nashburn, Sam Slick, Bryce Pritchard, Matt Kovaleski, Brandon McGuire, Marc Green, Lamar Chambers, Tom Mattison, Izzy Florentino, Manwell Taylor, Trey Hart, Mike Laine Blake Aina, Jared Hollinger, Demetrius Gardner, Kyle Smith an Kory Reynolds.

“We used this time as an opportunity to get better at what we do and have some fun,” said Head Coach Gary Parisi. “These kids have been doing a great job this off season to get ready for a tough schedule. I am very proud of them and how they work.”