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Barmore Leads Wolfpack To Section VI Class D Title

Clymer/Sherman/Panama's Cameron Barmore takes off for the end zone for one of his two touchdown receptions in the Wolfpack's 22-0 victory over Franklinville/Ellicottville in the Section VI Class D championship game at New Era Field in Orchard Park on Saturday. P-J photo by Tim Frank

ORCHARD PARK — Cameron Barmore is one of the best all-around athletes in Western New York.

He put that on display for all to see Saturday afternoon.

The 6-foot-5 senior caught TD passes of 67 and 69 yards from Gerrit Hinsdale and John Swabik respectively to lift second-seeded Clymer/Sherman/Panama to a dominant, 22-0, victory over No. 1 Franklinville/Ellicottville in the Section VI Class D championship football game at New Era Field.

The win raised the Wolfpack’s record to 8-1 and vaulted them into the Far West Regional at 5 p.m. next Friday against Section V Batavia Notre Dame at SUNY Brockport as they continue their pursuit of their second straight New York State Public High School Athletic Association title. The Titans, who defeated Clymer/Sherman/Panama, 24-6, in Week Three, end their season 8-1.

Barmore was the X factor.

Clymer/Sherman/Panama's Cameron Barmore shares and embrace with Wolfpack head coach Ty Harper during Saturday's Section VI Class D championship game at New Era Field. P-J photo by Tim Frank

“He’s the most dominant player on the field every time he touches the field,” Clymer/Sherman/Panama coach Ty Harper said. “He’s as good a player as anyone in the state at any level, and he showcased that today.”

How good was No. 2?

Well, he turned a slant pass from Hinsdale on the game’s third play into a 67-yard touchdown; made a great adjustment on Swabik’s halfback pass in the third quarter for a game-changing 69-yard TD; made three initial tackles and five assisted stops; and had one sack.

Added Franklinville/Ellicottville coach Jason Marsh: “Barmore lived up to what everyone knew he was.”

Judging from the way his afternoon went, Barmore might have belted out a Grammy-worthy, solo rendition of “The Bear Went Over the Mountain,” the Wolfpack’s traditional end-of-game celebratory song.

Clymer/Sherman/Panama's Zavon Overton makes a diving reception. P-J photo by Tim Frank

There was plenty to celebrate for the merged team from Chautauqua County.

A year removed its state championship run, Clymer/Sherman/Panama played its best game of the season, limiting the Titans to 143 yards in total offense, including just 51 on the ground on 33 attempts.

Talented junior quarterback Logan Frank who was the best player on the field in Franklinville/Ellicottville’s win over the Wolfpack in September, was held in check by an inspired defensive effort drawn up by Clymer/Sherman/Panama assistant coach Chris Payne.

“Chris Payne deserves an extraordinary amount of credit for the game plan he put together,” Harper said.

Noted Marsh: “The biggest thing is they won the battle up front. We got a taste of our own medicine.”

All told, Frank completed 8 of 19 passes for 92 yards; was sacked five times, including twice by Keith Gormley; and was intercepted once by Swabik. It didn’t help the Titans that Frank appeared to suffer a leg injury early in the third quarter when the game was still in doubt (Clymer/Sherman/Panama led, 6-0, at intermission). Although he missed only a few plays, he was clearly hobbled the rest of the way.

“He’s a warrior. He gutted it out,” Marsh said. “He definitely was banged up and it definitely affected how we played.

“We’re happy with the fact we got here. We had eight straight wins. It hurts when you lose the last game of the season, (but) we’re proud of the kids. We just have to keep working.”

The Wolfpack will keep working, too, in preparation for next Friday’s game against Batavia Notre Dame, which beat Alexander in Friday’s sectional title game.

“I think it will be another battle,” Harper said. “It will be tough, but we’ll be ready for it.”

NOTES: Hinsdale completed 5 of 9 passes for 96 yards; Swabik’s only attempt went for the 69-yard TD to Barmore; and Barmore’s two receptions for TDs were good for 136 yards. … Connor Cooper led Clymer/Sherman/Panama’s rushing attack with 64 yards on 12 carries and a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. … Defensively, Swabik had two solo tackles and nine assists and the pick; and Alex Dunnewold had one solo tackle and 11 assists. … Braden Cook caught a 2-point conversion pass from Hinsdale. Hinsdale also tossed a conversion pass to Zavon Overton. … For the Titans, Jordan Grinols rushed for 41 yards on 11 carries, and Niclas Logel caught four passes for 63 yards. … Defensively, Franklinville/Ellicottville was led by Zack Wolfer with seven solo tackles, four assists and a sack.

Clymer/Sherman/Panama 6 0 8 8 — 22

Franklinville/Ellicottville 0 0 0 0 — 0

C/S/P–Barmore 67 pass from Hinsdale (kick fail)

C/S/P–Barmore 69 pass from Swabik (Cook pass from Hinsdale)

C/S/P–Cooper 1 run (Overton pass from Hinsdale)

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