Many local players will be chosen for the Big 30 Football Senior Classic on August 2. Here are six of those players that have already been chosen.

Bretton Blecha

• Franklinville High School
• Height: 6’5’’ – Weight: 205 lbs.
• Offense: WR – Defense: OLB/SS

Bretton plans to attend Alfred State this fall and get into the Business field, while playing football. He wants to get his MBA degree. His awards and honors include Jr. National Honor Society, National Honor Society, Big 30 Basketball All-Star, Offensive MVP Basketball, and Division All-Star Football. Bretton wants to play in the Big 30 game because he has a deep connection with the game of football, and he would love to play one more high school game with his teammates. His best memory while playing football was getting to play at the Bills’ Stadium like his Dad and brothers did and continuing his football career in college like his Dad and brother Brock. Bretton’s hobbies are hanging out with friends, video games, and being with family. His favorite football team is the Seattle Seahawks, and his favorite player is Calvin Johnson.

Cory Holleran

• Salamanca High School
• Height: 5’11’’ – Weight: 175 lbs.
• Offense: WR – Defense: S

Cory plans to attend college to play football and become a Physical Therapist. His honors were 1st Team All-State, Big 30 Defensive Player of the Year, Co-Defensive League Player of the Year, and First Team All-Western New York. He wants to play in the Big 30 game because he grew up dreaming about playing in this game. He is glad he is able to have this opportunity. Cory’s best memory while playing football was winning a Sectional Championship this past year against Portville. He lists his hobbies as lifting, hanging with friends, fishing, and playing sports. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills, and his favorite player is Taron Johnson.

Ethan Allen

• Franklinville High School
• Height: 6’1’’ – Weight: 205 lbs.
• Offense: T – Defense: T/E

Ethan plans on attending Alfred State College for Criminal Justice to pursue a position as a police officer. He received the Most Improved Player Award and Offensive MVP. He wants to play in the Big 30 game because he says he’s not ready to hang up the cleats yet. He says he has one more game to play before he stops playing the sport he has loved his whole life. Ethan’s hobbies are hiking with his partner and playing the guitar. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills, and his favorite player is Ray Lewis.

Jacksen Kahm

• Olean High School
• Height: 5’10’’ – Weight: 180 lbs.
• Offense: FB – Defense: DE

Jacksen’s goal is to attend nursing school and advance his education and training to become a Certified Registered Nurse (CRNA). His awards are listed as the Dennis M. Napolione Award in 2024. He is honored to be picked to play in the Big 30 game, representing his school and community one last time. He cherishes the opportunity to compete with the top athletes and supporting local charities, which make a real difference. One of Jacksen’s best football memories was Olean’s 34-0 win over Cheektowaga. He says that their defense was locked in and it felt great to contribute to such a dominant team performance. Jacksen’s hobbies are weightlifting and focusing on healthy eating. He feels it helps him stay focused and energized. His favorite football team is the Cincinnati Bengals and his favorite player is Jamar Chase.

Chase Marshall

• Cattaraugus Little Valley High School
• Height: 5’10’’ – Weight: 230 lbs.
• Offense: RG – Defense: L

Chase plans to work in the Automotive Industry. He received the Jason Denfrund Memorial Award. He wanted to play in the Big 30 game because it always has been his dream, especially after seeing people he had looked up to play in the game in the past. Those memories motivated him to become a player worthy of being chosen to be a part of this game. Chase says that his best memory while playing football was when they could finally play a team and give their school its first win in two years. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, and ice skating. The Buffalo Bills are his favorite football team and James Cook is his favorite player.

Billy Slavinski

• Franklinville High School
• Height: 6’1’’ – Weight: 225 lbs.
• Offense: RB – Defense: DE

Billy plans on attending Alfred State College to receive an Associate Degree in Heavy Equipment Operations as well as continue his football career. He was a member of the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society, High Honor Roll, CCA 1st team league All-Star, 2nd Team Selection, All State Selection, Heart of a Champion, and All WNY 2nd Team selection. Billy believes that playing in the Big 30 game is a true honor, one that he has always strived achieve. His best memory while playing football was during his senior year when Randolph and his team were going on to play the Section 6 final game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. His hobbies are lifting weights, duck or goose hunting, and cutting or splitting wood to sell. His favorite football team is the Ohio State Buckeyes and his favorite player is Nick Bosa.