A graduate of nearby Allegany-Limestone ... as a senior, was named to the second team All-State after he led the Gators to a 22-2 record ... also was a 2004 All-Western New York first team selection and was named CCIAC and Expressway Conference MVP and the Cattaraugus County Player of the Year ... his brother, Eric, was an All-Conference shortstop for St. Bonaventure who graduated last year ... undecided on a major.