The Big 30 has begun unveiling the names of players who have committed to participating in the upcoming 2026 Charities Classic. The following is the fourth full release sent out by the selection committee:
Caleb Jakubczak
Eisenhower High School
Height: 6’3″ – Weight: 187 lbs.
Offense: QB – Defense: S
Caleb plans to attend the University of Akron and continue his athletic and academic career. He lists his honors as Honor Roll, 2025 D-10 “AA” Region 3 Player of the Year, 151 Team QB, Punter and 2nd Team FS, schools All-Time Interception Leader with 15, 2024 1st Team Punter and 2nd Team FS, 3-year starter leader with 15, 2024 1st Team Punter and 2nd Team RS, and three-year Starter. Caleb wants to play in the Big 30 game to play the sport he loves most and roll with his boys one last time.
Blake Callahan
Bradford Area High School
Height: 6′ – Weight: 300 lbs.
Offense: T Line- Defensive: DT
Blake will be attending a four-year college majoring in Accounting with a minor in Business. He lists his honors as Football Team Captain multiple years, Three Year Varsity Letterman in Football, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, and High Honor Roll throughout his entire high school career. He wants to play in the Big 30 game because it represents the heart of our area and the hard work it takes to get there. He watched his teammates get selected for years and now have the opportunity to come full circle and be a part of it himself. It is an honor for him to represent his school and community one last time. Blake says his best memory while playing football was breaking their losing streak in his second Varsity start. He lists his hobbies as video games, sports, and weightlifting. His favorite football team is the Miami Dolphins, and his favorite player is DeVante Parker.
Ben Lindberg
Eisenhower High School
Height: 5″10″ – Weight: 150 lbs.
Offense: WR-Defense: S
Ben will be attending Penn College of Technology to pursue a degree in Engineering. After college he plans to get married, have children, and enjoy life He lists his awards as the Frank Coffaro Award, Senior Scholar Award,(Track), Ironman Award, Wolverine Award (Sheffield), 4 Letter Winner (Football), and three-time Letter Winner (Track). Ben feels it is an honor to play in the Big 30 game. He is looking forward to having the opportunity to play with some great players, and the opportunity to play the best sport on earth one last time. His best memory while playing football was listening to Xavier and the rest of the team sing until his ears bled on the bus. His hobbies are watching sports and hanging out with family and friends. Ben favorite football teams are the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State. His favorite football player is Ben Roethlisberger.
Jonah Ganoe
Smethport Area High School
Height: 5’11” – Weight: 170 lbs.
Offense: RB -Defense: S
Jonah plans to attend college for Wildlife or Forestry and play college football. He lists his honors as Honor Roll, Offensive MVP 3 years in a row, Region 4 D9 Offensive MVP, Olean Times Herald Big 30 All Star, and Mr. PA Football Player of the week. Jonah wants to play in the Big 30 game because it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play with different people and showcase the skills of the area. His best memory while playing football was his Senior Night which ended with a win, and he passed the torch to his brother…He lists his hobbies as hunting, fishing and, hanging out with family and friends. His favorite football team is the Pittsburgh Steelers, and his favorite player is T.J. Watt.
Johnny Sensenig
Warren Area High School
Height: 6′ – Weight: 175 lbs.
Offense: WR- Defense: DB
Johnny plans to attend college to major in Political Science or go into Pre-Law. He also wants to continue playing football. He would like some day to play in the NFL. He lists his honors as Lettering his senior year, and in the last game of the season had 2 catches on 3 targets for 103 yds. He wants to play in the Big 30 game because he loves football. He grew up in Costa Rica, and his father loved American football. He wanted to learn, so his father taught him, but told me it has to be a sport you love if you want to play. Johnny’s best memory playing football was the final game of his senior year. He had 2 catches for 103 yards, and on defense a couple of tackles and forced a fumble. Johnny lists his hobbies as gaming, spending time with family and friends, and traveling to Costa Rica to visit family.
Sylus Pearson
Cameron County High School
Height: 6′ – Weight: 175-180 lbs.
Offense: WR – Defense: DB
Sylus plans to attend Alfred State for a four-year degree in Land Surveying. He lists his honors as Honor Roll, Lettering in Football for 3 years and Lettering in Track for 4 years, He wants to play in the Big 30 Game because he says that you only get to play so much football in your life, and he’s going to take advantage of that. Sylus’s best memory while playing football was at the end of camp of his Senior year, he realized that these were the guys that he had grown up with, and they would be who he would end it with. His hobbies are fishing, running, and taking walks. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills, and his favorite player is Sammy Watkins.
Jayden John
Gowanda High School
Height: 5’10” – Weight: 250 lbs.
Offense: Guard – Defense: D-Tackle
Jayden plans to go to college for General Arts and Wrestling. He wants to play in the Big 30 game to be able to put on the pads one more time to knock someone around before he moves on with his life. His best memory while playing football was getting the crowd absolutely hyped when a big play happens. Jayden lists his hobbies as wrestling, eating food, and he is an absolute nerd when it comes to Yu-Gi-Oh. Occasionally he will edit when making videos. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills and his favorite player is DaQuan Jones.
Camryn Slade
Gowanda/Pine Valley High School
Height: 6′ – Weight: 220 lbs.
Defense: MLB
Camryn plans to attend college and play football, graduate with a Criminal Justice Degree and become a NYS Trooper. He lists his awards as Class D Defensive Player of the Year (2024), and First Team All-State Class D NYS (2024). He wants to play in the Big 30 game because he will be coming back from an injury and wants to prove he still has it with football. His best memory while playing football was the team dinners. Camryn lists his hobbies as sports, fishing, and hanging out with friends. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills, and his favorite player is Mike Alstott.
Jake Zeigler
Portville Central School
Height: :6’2″ – Weight: 190 lbs.
Offense: RB – Defense: DE
Jake plans to attend college to major in Exercise Science and go on to become a Physician’s Assistant or a NY State Trooper. He lists his honors as 2x Connolly Cup Nominee in football, WDOE Player of the Game, Wrestling 2-time State Qualifier, Sectional Champ, and 5th at States, He’s also an NHS member. He wants to play in the Big 30 game because he loves the game of football and to give Glory to the Lord. Jake’s best memory playing football was beating Salamanca for Homecoming Senior year. Jake lists his hobbies as lifting, wrestling, hunting, and reading the bible. His favorite football team is the Denver Broncos, and his favorite player is Matt Gay.
Evan Spruce, Jr.
Salamanca High School
Height: 6’3″ – Weight: 250 lbs.
Offense: LT-Defense: DE
Evan plans to attend college and play football. He lists his honors as NYS Class C Runner-Up, and CCAA All-Star 1st Team. Evan wants to play in the Big 30 game to represent his community, his school, and to have some fun. His best memory while playing football was while playing in the State Championship recovering a fumble. Evan’s hobbies include playing football and throwing in Track. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills, and his favorite player is Trent Brown.
Xander Outman
Wellsville High School
Height: 5’7″ – Weight: 170 lbs.
Offense: FB – Defense: LB
Xander plans to go to college after graduation for Exercise Science and then to State Trooper Academy. He lists his honor as 3x Sectional Champion in Wrestling plus multiple Wrestling achievements. He wants to play in the Big 30 game because he loves to play football and this gives him a chance to play one more time. His best memory while playing football was laying people out. Xander lists his hobbies as sports. His favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys.
Calvin Williams
Olean High School
Height: 5’11” – Weight: 240 lbs.
Offense: LT-Defense: DT
Calvin plans to attend Alfred State for a Culinary Degree and then move South. He lists his honors as the Walter J. Reisner Award, OHS High Honor Roll, CA BOCES High Honor Roll, and Section VI Class B team Big 30 All-Star. He won’t be playing football in college so he can really focus on his degree, but he wants to play one last time so he can end his career better than his senior season ended. His best football memory was having a team dinner at one of the senior’s houses his sophomore year. Calvin lists his hobbies as cooking, playing video games, and hanging out with his girlfriend. His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills, and his favorite player is Marcell Dareus.
