Key Points
  • Donald Jones, a CBA senior, is The Daily Gazette’s All-Area Defensive Player of the Year.
  • Jones excelled in multiple positions including quarterback, receiver, running back, cornerback, and punt return man.
  • He accumulated 46 total tackles, 650 receiving yards, 7 touchdown passes, 220 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, and 385 rushing yards with 6 touchdowns, contributing to 21 CBA touchdowns this season.
  • Jones also had a remarkable 98-yard interception return against Shenendehowa in the Section 2 Class AA Super Bowl.
  • Other notable defensive players on the all-area first team included Niskayuna’s Hudson Raridan, Fonda-Fultonville’s Logan Miller, Saratoga Springs’ Christian Mello, Guilderland’s David Filkins, and Shaker’s Rhys Lewis.
  • The all-area first team for linebackers featured Niskayuna’s Dan Miller, Ballston Spa’s Blaine Zoller, Stillwater’s James Cocozzo, CBA’s Jake Marra, and Niskayuna’s Chase Nappi.
  • The first team for defensive backs included Saratoga Springs’ Rodell Evans III, CBA’s Jake Iacobaccio, Shenendehowa’s Quinn O’Connor, Niskayuna’s Lou Chicatelli, and Albany’s Elijah Temple.
  • Myles Yannuzzi, who wore multiple hats for Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, was also recognized as the first team punter.