CBA’s Donald Jones Named The Daily Gazette’s All-Area Defensive Player of the Year
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.
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