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Last Season (6-4)
West Seneca West started 2023 shaky, winning just 2 of their first 5 games. But a 3-game win streak would put the Warhawks in the Class A playoffs where they defeated Sweet Home in the first round before being eliminated in the Semi-Finals by Clarence.
Top Prospect
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2026
State: New York
School: West Seneca West
Jarod Freeman Jarod Freeman 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB West Seneca West | 2026 State NY is one of my favorite RB prospects. He was a backup as a sophom*ore so he is relatively unknown outside of West Seneca but the film doesn’t lie. In his complimentary role, Freeman showed fantastic vision and excellent awareness. He has a unique blend of speed and power. Jarod also showed exceptional receiving skills and will be counted on more in the passing game this year. He is definitely a player that could earn All-State and All-WNY honors in his first year as a varsity starter.
Highlights
Three X-Factors
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 290
POS DL
CLASS 2026
State: New York
School: West Seneca West
A player with a lot of varsity experience, Patrick Allen Patrick Allen 6'3" | 290 lbs | DL West Seneca West | 2026 State NY came into his own as a sophom*ore with 5 sacks – a remarkable feat for a 300 lb. Nose Tackle. Allen can shed blocks as good as anyone and has a high motor. He moves extremely well for a player of his size and is a tenacious defender. I expect to see his stock increase as a junior.
POS DL
CLASS 2025
State: New York
School: West Seneca West
Last season’s breakout player, Aiden Wojtusiak Aiden Wojtusiak DL West Seneca West | 2025 State NY didn’t crack the starting lineup until almost half through his junior campaign. And from there, he proved he belonged – tallying 64 tackles (14 for loss) and 8.5 sacks. He has excellent speed and solid form. His agility and athletic ability could transfer to the LB position if needed but at this point, he is an extraordinary DE that will be a difference maker for the Warhawks in 2024.
Highlights
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2025
State: New York
School: West Seneca West
Club: West Seneca West Indians
Cayden Stupak Cayden Stupak 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB West Seneca West | 2025 State NY will take his final stab at a Section VI championship. Stupak has some solid attributes that can lead WSW to their goal. He has excellent athleticism and is quick to think on his feet when a play breaks down. He can stretch the field with his excellent arm strength. Cayden is a solid QB prospect that has gained some Division I recognition but he will need an outstanding senior season to get to the next level.
Highlights
Breakout Player
Matt Appenheimer
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2025
Matt Appenheimer
School: West Seneca West
WSW lost their top two receiving targets so the position is wide open. The breakout candidate will come from one of their lesser known players. At 6’3, Matt Appenheimer has the ideal size to be the guy. In his few times he got the ball as a junior, he showed he has solid hands and excellent awareness. If he proves he can be that player on an every down basis, there is no doubt he will make a name for himself as a senior.
Names to Know
| Position | Player | Class | Notes |
| OL | Brayden Snyder Brayden Snyder 6'3" | 285 lbs | OL West Seneca West | 2026 State NY | 2026 | A two-way lineman with a massive presence at 6’3 almost 300 lbs. |
| K | Brendan Griffey Brendan Griffey 5'11" | 195 lbs | K West Seneca West | 2025 State NY | 2025 | 2023 All State & All WNY Kicker & Punter, currently ranked #5 in NYS by Prep RedZone |
| OL | Anthony Howell Anthony Howell 6'2" | 300 lbs | OL West Seneca West | 2025 NY | 2025 | At 325 lbs., Howell can clog the holes as the team’s 0-tech Nose Tackle |
| DL | Denzel Cenatus Denzel Cenatus 5'11" | 270 lbs | DL West Seneca West | 2027 NY | 2027 | An aggressive lineman with solid technique that should have a breakout season |
| ATH | Oliver Dana | 2025 | A fantastice WR/DB that could also emerge as WSW top receiver |
| ATH | Micah Anderson | 2027 | Injuries prevented Micah from making an impact as a freshman but he is now healthy and at 200 lbs. with exceptional speed, he is a player to watch. |
Key Losses
| WR | Ray Kwasniewski | Brockport |
| DL | Cam Whitaker | Brockport |
| LB | Sean Clouden | Alfred University |
| RB | Bernard Freeman | Leading Rusher |
2024 Schedule
2024 Outlook
Current Head Coach: Mike Vastola (Entering his 10th season)
West Seneca West begins 2024 on the road against an unfamiliar opponent – Niagara Falls from Class AA. Their most notable game will be September 27th when the host division foe, Clarence – a team that defeated the Warhawks twice last season. WSW will then travel to Class B powerhouse, Pioneer on October 17th before closing out the regular season against cross-town rival, West Seneca East.
3 Things Going For The Warhawks
A dominating defensive front four led by senior, Aiden Wojtusiak Aiden Wojtusiak DL West Seneca West | 2025 State NY and will be anchored in by rising stars, Patrick Allen Patrick Allen 6'3" | 290 lbs | DL West Seneca West | 2026 State NY and Denzel Cenatus Denzel Cenatus 5'11" | 270 lbs | DL West Seneca West | 2027 NY
A young up-and-coming RB in Jarod Freeman Jarod Freeman 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB West Seneca West | 2026 State NY that can control the Warhawks’ run game for the next two seasons
A highly touted QB prospect in Cayden Stupak Cayden Stupak 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB West Seneca West | 2025 State NY
1 Area of Concern
Who will be the top weapons for QB Cayden Stupak Cayden Stupak 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB West Seneca West | 2025 State NY ? For the last two seasons, Stupak has had a dependable receiving corps led by Ray Kwasniewski and Jerry Dadzie. Now, Dadzie has graduated and Kwasniewski is off to Brockport. While Jarod Freeman Jarod Freeman 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB West Seneca West | 2026 State NY , Matt Appenheimer and Oliver Dana can serve as viable options in passing game, it is unclear if they will be as consistent as their past playmakers.
The Last Word
With everything West Seneca West has going for them – A solid QB, excellent run game and a ferocious defense – the Warhawks will be contenders to win the A1 division. They will make the playoffs and from there, it will be down to game planning and the ability to adjust so they can get over that hump. WSW will be looking to get their first Section VI title since 2017 when they won the State championship.
Last Season (6-4)
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2026
State: New York
School: West Seneca West
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Highlights
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 290
POS DL
CLASS 2026
State: New York
School: West Seneca West
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POS DL
CLASS 2025
State: New York
School: West Seneca West
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Highlights
Matt Appenheimer
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2025
Matt Appenheimer
School: West Seneca West
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