Top High School Moments of 2016

All year long, Western New York athletes have turned out some of the best plays throughout the season.

From January, through December, high school teams and players have given us a reason to scream, shout, jump out of our chair and celebrate.

7 Eyewitness Sports Reporter Nick Filipowski looks back at the Top Moments of 2016.

#7 – Conner Buzby, Grand Island Football: Facing North Tonawanda, as the ball was snapped over his head, the GI star picked it up and threw a touchdown pass.

#6 – Emily Henrich, Orchard Park Rugy: Scored and converted both tries as OP secured its second straight rugby Championship, a 14-10 victory.

#5 – Davonte Gaines, Health Sciences Basketball: Two massive dunks you have to see to believe!

#4 – Number 4 – the Panama Lady Panthers. They run the table and secure the program’s first title in program.  The championship capped a perfect season for the Panthers, who finished 26-0.

#3 – Jacob Michalski, Lancaster Football: Trailing 35-34 in the final seconds against Orchard Park, after a blocked punt, Michalski grabbed the ball and raced for the game-winning touchdown.

#2 – Jerry Hickson, St. Franics Football: With a 12 yard completion to Dylan McDuffie the St. Francis senior passed Joe Licata on Western New York’s all-time passing list. He finished his career with 7,638 passing yards.

#1 – Madisyn Pezzino, Grand Island Soccer: Pezzino set the New York State high school scoring record with 251 career goals.