Players Added to Big 30 Roster

The following players have added to the roster for the Don Raabe Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic:

Travis Enser
West Valley Central School
Height: 6’ 0” Weight: 160
Position: Wide Receiver/Corner

The valedictorian of his graduating class at West Valley, Travis will attend Rochester Institute of Technology in September, majoring in chemical engineering. He was the recipient of the Bob Davies and Lou Foy Award and his teams “Heart & Hustle Award”. Like many of his Big 30 teammates, he is excited about playing in the 2010 Raabe Classic, “because it’s one last opportunity to play in an organized football game.

Travis says his biggest thrill came in qualifying for the Section VI, Class D playoffs. In his leisure time Travis enjoys running, dirt biking, swimming, reading and ultimate Frisbee. His favorite NFL team is the Tennessee Titans and Chris Johnson is his favorite player,


Chris LeBlanc
Salamanca High School
Height: 5’ 9” Weight: 150
Position: Running Back/Corner

Chris was named the Brady & Swenson player of the week seven times in his football career. He was Salamanca’s Offensive Most Valuable Played for the 2007 season and Special Teams M.V.P. for 2009. He was also a recipient of the “Accepting the Challenge” award for success in academics and was a 2nd team all section defensive back for the 2009 season. When asked why he wants to play in the Raabe Classic Chris says, “Since I’ve participated in football it’s been a dream of mine to play in the Big 30 Game and represent New York with the elite seniors of our area”. Chris lists playing under the lights and scoring touchdowns as his greatest thrills while playing football. A Buffalo Bills fan he notes that Adrian Peterson is his favorite player. In the fall Chris will attend Jamestown Community College and earn an associates degree in criminal justice. He then plans to transfer to Fredonia for a B.A. degree in the same filed. His hobbies include working out in has weight room, hanging out with friends and playing horse shoes.

Jon Jones
Portville Central School
Height: 6’ 1” Weight: 255
Position: Guard/Tackle

Jon was named to the Olean Times Herald Big 30 Wrestling Team for 2 years and was an Expressway All Star for 2 years. He set school records in the shot put and discuss and finished 7th and 6th the last two years in shot and discuss at the State Meets and was 1st in sectional meets in those disciplines the last two years. Jon wants to play in the Big 30 Game for the Tradition. “I’m the seventh member of my family to play in the Raabe Classic! I love football!” His biggest thrill came in the playoffs at (Rich), Ralph Wilson Stadium. He says that he’s been too busy with sports and work to have much time for hobbies but does enjoy hunting and fishing. Jon will attend Buffalo State University and participate in track.



Zach Zurat
Salamanca High School
Height: 5’ 11” Weight: 185
Position: Fullback/Outside Linebacker

Zach was named defensive player of the game after one of the Warriors’ games in 2009 and was named the “Most Improved Player” for the 2009 season. He says his biggest thrill was just playing defense with all his friends. When asked why he wants to play in the Raabe Classic he said, “I love to play football and I want to meet new players and coaches”. Zach spends his spare time playing lacrosse and basketball. He will be studying at Jamestown Community College in the fall. Zach is a buffalo Bills fan who lists Bob Sanders as his favorite player,

Carmen Papa
Salamanca Central School
Height: 5’ 8” Weight: 165
Position: Running Back/Safety

Carmen was named to the Olean Times Herald Big 30 All Star Team. He received the Merit Award and the “Male Athlete of the Year Award from Salamanca. He was a 1,000 yard rusher and was a first all league selection for lacrosse as well as second team Western New York. Carmen plans to attend Thiel College to pursue a degree in business and will be a member of the lacrosse team there. He says the greatest thrill for him is that first hit of the game, the one that gets your juices flowing! Carmen is excited about playing in the Raabe Classic because it will be his final game. He wants to play PA and beat them. He likes to spend time playing football and lacrosse with his buddies. His favorite team is the Buffalo Bills and his favorite player is Adrian Peterson.