Syracuse, N.Y. -- Several Section III football players have started their varsity careers this fall by turning in some early difference-making performances.
Here’s a rundown of several of those players who are looking right at home on their new level:
Sophomore Nishawn Everson RB/LB, Henninger: He picked up 57 yards in his first game, Sept. 9 against Liverpool. “Nishawn has been a pleasant surprise as a first-year varsity starter. Hard worker and looking forward to seeing what he can do the rest of the season,” said Henninger coach Kevin Ryan.
Sophomore Bruce Wingate, RB, DL, Liverpool: Flexed his muscle with five sacks and 14 tackles through first three games.
Junior Jonathan Corl, TE, DE, Bishop Grimes: In his first football game ever, Sept. 10 vs. Sauquoit Valley, he introduced himself with two sacks and one touchdown catch.
Eighth-grader Elijah Welch, QB, Westhill: No way-too-young jitters here. Welch passed for 298 yards in his first three games.
Junior Logan Darling, lineman, Homer: Registered a sack and three tackles in his debut vs. Chittenango on Sept. 10.
Junior Landon Spencer, LB, West Genesee: Posted a sack and two tackles in first game vs. Baldwinsville on Sept. 3.
Junior Pat Louer, QB, Marcellus: Completed 13-of-22 for 178 yards in debut vs. Central Valley Academy on Sept. 10.
Freshman Ellis Titus, lineman, Jordan-Elbridge. “He was responsible for numerous tackles and assists, along with good guard play on offense. We are excited about his future,” said Eagles coach Joe Fiacchi.
Freshman Thomas Cervantes, QB/DB, Bishop Ludden: Said hello with a sack, three tackles and a forced fumble on Sept. 10 vs. Utica Notre Dame.
Sophomore DL Patrick Fisher, Corcoran: Posted a sack and a key fumble return for a touchdown in his team’s 34-12 win over Nottingham on Saturday.
Junior Brayden Shepardson, QB, West Canada Valley: Ran for three scores and passed for two more in his team’s 70-28 win over Thousand Islands on Saturday,
Senior Dan Anderson, WR, CBA: Anderson is best known for his dominance in lacrosse but he decided to give football a try this fall. He made his debut with three catches for 85 yards and a touchdown in a 34-18 win over Whitesboro on Sept. 10.
Senior Jackson Palumb, RB/DB, ESM: Another lacrosse standout who is giving football a shot. He showed his all-around brilliance in his first two games with 23 carries for 86 yards and one touchdown, five receptions, 13 tackles and an interception.
Junior Jason Finch, Southern Hills: A disrupter with 24 tackles through his first two games.
ITC junior Miguel Cruz: Was dominant with 18 tackles against Central Valley on Saturday.
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