Football Defensive Player – Cortland
Kyle Richard, Junior, LB – Lakeview, NY/Malverne
Kyle Richard made a career-high 15 tackles, 12 solo, and recovered a fumble in Cortland's 24-23 win over Utica that clinched a berth into the New York State Bowl for the Red Dragons. He registered a key sack on third down and less than 1:20 remaining to help thwart Utica's final drive and preserve the win.