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*Section VI Class C Champs*
Friday, Nov. 7   8:30 p  @  Ralph Wilson Stadium
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For the first time in Portville Football history, the Panthers won the Section 6 Class C title at Ralph Wilson Stadium, defeating Cleveland Hill 7-6 in a gladiator duel to the death.
 
The Golden Eagles struck first with a 99-yard drive for a touchdown by Chris Clay at 9:26 of the second quarter, yet missed the 2-point conversion.  PCS answered with a five yard score as Joe Holcomb powered his way into the end zone before intermission, capped off with a game-winning XP kick by the Panther's record-holder Chris Payne.
 
Portville's TD was set up by a 35-yard pass completion from Josh "Hands" Haynes to Scott Forrest, a tricky reverse play that resulted in a monumental Scotty leap over the defenders.
 
The huge crowd of Portvillians were on edge for the rest of the contest, as both teams failed to score again, giving Coach Swetland his 12 year dream.  Portville had two drives stopped by fumbles, but their defense came up big once again, thwarting the Hill's fast quarterback Michael Moore.
 
"It's not just for these kids," commented Swetland to the Buffalo TV stations after the game.  "There are so many kids that gave everything for the cause...for Bob Connell, for Kevin Curran, for myself through the years.  There's so many of these people in the stands here tonight.  I can't say enough about what these kids have done."
 
Portville QB Brian Nitsche commented, "Coach said it would be the best athletic experience of our lives.  And it is.  It's such a great feeling."
 

Emley and Forrest named Defensive Players of the game

The Portville Football Club

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Rivalry Began in 1999
Portville leads series: 4-1
 
1999   Cleve Hill 16     Portville 12
2000   Portville 20     Cleve Hill 16
2002   Portville 30     Cleve Hill 12
2003   Portville 25     Cleve Hill 14
2004   Portville 7         Cleve Hill 6
 
Cleveland Hill Golden Eagles
Head Coach Denny Mason (106-88-1, 23rd year)

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32  Akron  29
25  Cleveland Hill  14
33 Salamanca 14
27 Falconer 20
15 Gowanda 0