The Sault Ste. Marie High School Football League has officially announced the offensive and defensive nominees for both the Junior and Senior divisions for the 2025 season. Recognizing the standout performances from student-athletes across all participating schools, these nominations highlight players who demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and consistency throughout the regular season. Offensive nominees showcased explosive playmaking and precision execution, while defensive nominees were recognized for their grit, discipline, and ability to shut down opponents. The announcement sets the stage for the upcoming award winners and senior all star team, where the city’s top young football talents will be celebrated for their impact on the field this season.
Junior
Most Outstanding Player (Nick Farris Memorial Trophy)
Luke Cady (St Mary’s Knights)
Nolan Coudert (Korah Colts)
Dom Ryan (Superior Heights Steelhawks)
Shamus Cochrane (White Pines Wolverines)
Most Outstanding Lineman (Curtis Grandmont Trophy)
Zach Pelletier (St Mary’s Knights)
Amadeo Filice (Korah Colts)
Thomas Reilly (Superior Heights Steelhawks)
Brody Marchand (White Pines Wolverines)
Offensive Player of the Year (Rushon Family Trophy)
Adam Provenzano (St Mary’s Knights)
Kaleb Laitinen (Korah Colts)
Eli Clowater (Superior Heights Steelhawks)
Landon Belleau (White Pines Wolverines)
Defensive Player of the Year (Steeler Trophy)
Mason Mazzuca (St Mary’s Knights)
Martino Coccimiglio (Korah Colts)
Ian D’Angelo (Superior Heights Steelhawks)
Caden Eder (White Pines Wolverines)
Senior
Most Outstanding Player (Alex Denman Memorial Trophy)
AJ Coccimiglio (Korah Colts)
Dylan Wooton (Superior Heights Steelhawks)
Cole Rivet (St Mary’s Knights)
Garrin Pine (White Pines Wolverines)
Most Outstanding Lineman (Gord Hargreaves Trophy)
Aiden Wonch (Korah Colts)
Grayson Maneiro (Superior Heights Steelhawks)
Liam Dubois (St Mary’s Knights)
Wayne Jones-Reid (White Pines Wolverines)
Most Outstanding Receiver (Rocky DiPietro Trophy)
Cam Williamson (Korah Colts)
Max Shillingford (Superior Heights Steelhawks)
Cole Rivet (St Mary’s Knights)
Nashoba Moore (White Pines Wolverines)
Offensive Player of the Year (Sault Sabercats Trophy)
Payton Melchiorre (Korah Colts)
Ben Treisanut (Superior Heights Steelhawks)
Aaron Juma (St Mary’s Knights)
DJ Pine (White Pines Wolverines)
Defensive Player of the Year (Steeler Trophy)
Koen Manchulenko (Korah Colts)
Cam Kontulainen (St Mary’s Knights)
Lawrence Ward (White Pines Wolverines)
Will Middaugh (Superior Heights Steelhawks)
