MAYVILLE, N.Y. — The Clymer/Sherman/Panama Wolfpack football team was honored during Wednesday night’s Chautauqua County Legislature meeting for their dominant victory in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class D championship game.
The Wolfpack secured their title with an emphatic 46-7 win over Burke Catholic on the campus of Syracuse University, capping an 11-2 season. The team, which ranked No. 1 in the state throughout the postseason, claimed its third state championship in seven years, having previously won back-to-back titles in 2018 and 2019.
County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr., along with Legislators Travis B. Heiser and Martin J. Proctor, presented a formal Letter of Commendation to the team, highlighting their remarkable accomplishments and celebrating their legacy in Chautauqua County athletics.
The Wolfpack has produced 18 New York State Sportswriters Association first-team all-state selections since 2017. The list includes five Class D Players of the Year: Derek Ecklund (2018), Cameron Barmore and Gerrit Hinsdale (2019), and Tate Catanese and Bryce Hinsdale (2024). Each of these athletes has demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, further solidifying the program’s reputation for excellence.
The evening also recognized the contributions of head coach Ty Harper, who announced his retirement after leading the Wolfpack for over a decade. Harper, the first head coach of the combined program, guided the team to a 78-24 record, including an undefeated season in 2018 and three NYSPHSAA Class D championships.
Under Harper’s leadership, the team established itself as a powerhouse in New York high school football, bringing pride to both the players and the Chautauqua County community.
