Meet the 2024 All-WNY large schools baseball team
Meet the 2024 All-WNY large schools baseball team as selected by Western New York coaches.
All-WNY large schools baseball team
The 2024 Coaches All-Western New York large schools baseball team, front row, from left: Anthony Littere (Niagara Falls), Tyler Pagano (Depew), Reed Lesmeister (Kenmore West), Bryce Cureo (St. Joe's) and Matt Kasprowicz (Williamsville North). Back row, from left: Sean Munzert (Williamsville South), C.J. Hurley (Amherst), Trevor Meidenbauer (Niagara Falls), Dave Smith (Clarence), James Rindfleisch (Maryvale) and Matthew Ganschow (Clarence). Not pictured: Rhys Arnold (Orchard Park), Slade McTigue (Iroquois) and Aaron Jones (Canisius).
C.J. Hurley
Player of the Year/Pitcher of the Year, C.J. Hurley, Amherst, 12: Hurley is the All-WNY large schools Pitcher and Player of the Year, and the latest recipient of the Colpoys-Barrows Cup. In 58.1 innings pitched, Hurley recorded 88 strikeouts and had a 0.48 ERA, holding opponents to a .110 batting average. As a hitter, he batted .494 with 38 hits, 32 RBIs, 28 runs and three home runs. His favorite game from the season was pitching 10 1/3 innings in the Far West Regional. Hurley will continue his career at Niagara.
Reed Lesmeister
Reed Lesmeister, Kenmore West, catcher, 12: Led Kenmore West to a 9-10 record and to the Section VI Class AA quarterfinals. Lesmeister also is on the football team. He will continue his baseball career at Hilbert.
Trevor Meidenbauer
Trevor Meidenbauer, Niagara Falls, pitcher, 11: Meidenbauer had a .404 batting average, 19 hits, 17 RBIs, 16 walks and 13 runs and led Niagara Falls to the Section VI Class AAA final. He was named the Niagara Frontier League Player of the Year and is appreciative to help the team achieve the single-season home run record by hitting three. Meidenbauer’s goal is to win a sectional championship in his senior season.
Bryce Cureo
Bryce Cureo, St. Joeseph’s Collegiate Institute, pitcher, 10: With eight appearances on the mound, Cureo pitched 42.2 innings with 70 strikeouts and a 0.66 ERA. He was named the All-Catholic Pitcher of the Year. Cureo had the best batting average on the team at .375. He led the Marauders to the Catholic state semifinal.
Matt Kasprowicz
Matt Kasprowicz, Williamsville North, pitcher, 12: In seven appearances, Kasprowicz had a 0.34 ERA in 41 innings, recording 51 strikeouts. In the box, he picked up 11 hits and seven RBIs. He led the Spartans to the Section VI Class AA title game and was named the ECIC I Pitcher of the Year. Kasprowicz also is a member of the hockey team.
Rhys Arnold
Rhys Arnold, Orchard Park, infield, 12: Led Orchard Park with a .515 batting average. Arnold had 35 hits, 30 runs and 10 RBIs. He also led the team with 29 stolen bases. Arnold helped the Quakers reach the Section VI Class AA semifinals.
Tyler Pagano
Tyler Pagano, Depew, infield, 12: Named an ECIC IV Co-Player of the Year, Pagano had a 0.41 ERA on the mound and collected 28 runs, 16 hits and seven RBIs as a hitter. He mastered the ability to steal bases, collecting 28. Pagano helped Depew win the 2023 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class B state championship.
Anthony Littere
Anthony Littere, Niagara Falls, infield, 10: Named first team in the Niagara Frontier League, Littere had 28 RBIs, 24 hits, 22 runs and four home runs with a .414 batting average. Littere’s favorite moment from the season was hitting a go-ahead two-run single in game one of the Section VI Class AAA final against Lancaster.
Slade McTigue
Slade McTigue, Iroquois, infield, 11: Helped Iroquois reach the Section VI Class A2 quarterfinals and a record of 12-5. McTigue’s play earned him ECIC III first-team honors. He has a 4.0 GPA and a 96 exit velocity at the plate.
James Rindfleisch
James Rindfleisch, Maryvale, outfield, 12: Had a .377 batting average, 26 hits and 17 RBIs. Rindfleisch also served as a pitcher with a 1.37 ERA and 72 strikeouts. He holds the program’s single-season record in stolen bases with 19, which he set in 2023. The ECIC III Player of the Year led Maryvale to a Section VI Class A2 title and will continue his career at Niagara County Community College.
Aaron Jones
Aaron Jones, Canisius, outfield, 12: The All-Catholic Player of the Year, Jones finished with a .361 batting average on 26 hits in 72 at-bats. He registered 26 hits, 20 runs and 17 RBIs. Jones led Canisius to the Monsignor Martin final. He will continue his career at Westminster College, majoring in sports management.
Matthew Ganschow
Matthew Ganschow, Clarence, outfield, 12: An ECIC I first-team selection, Ganschow helped Clarence win the Section VI Class AA championship as the No. 4 seed and to an overall record of 15-8. He has a 4.0 GPA. Ganschow also is on the basketball team.
Sean Munzert
Sean Munzert, Williamsville South, designated hitter, 10: Listening to Gwen Stefani’s “Sweet Escape” and eating chicken got Munzert ready to play. In the box, he had 28 hits, 23 RBIs, eight doubles, two home runs and batted .373. Munzert was an ECIC II first-team selection and was named the ECIC II Defensive Player of the Year.
Dave Smith
Coach of the Year, Dave Smith, Clarence: Smith coached Clarence to a 15-8 record and the Section VI Class AA title, beating Williamsville North 8-2. The Red Devils won the championship as the No. 4 seed.
Cam Gruarin
Cam Gruarin, Niagara-Wheatfield, outfielder, 10: Led the Falcons to the Section VI Class AA semifinals. Gruarin was an All-Niagara Frontier League first-team selection. He's part of the Gronk Nation travel team.
Clevis Murray
Sports Reporter
Meet the 2024 All-WNY all-league baseball honor roll selected by Western New York coaches.