While they did not win the New York State Class C title, the journey of the Salamanca football team has been a memorable and emotional experience for its players. According to Lucus Brown, Salamanca’s touchdown leader on the season and Jaxson Ross, one half of the Warriors’ dynamic quarterback duo, what made it all so special was less the wins and more about the community and other external factors. Salamanca Press

Salamanca went to its first Class C Section 6 final, Far West Regional and NYSPHSAA West semifinal under the direction of Bartoszek. In those games, Salamanca took down undefeated Medina and Le Roy and lost to Waverly, one stop short of playing for a state title. Zach Trietley, one of Bartoszek’s players, was given a top honor in the C South with Defensive player of the Year. The junior linebacker finished his season with 120 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, two fumble recoveries.

The No. 1 seed Mustangs had allowed just 55 points all season and had posted five shutouts - including two in the postseason - but they had no answer for a balanced offense from No. 2 Salamanca in the championship. The Warriors put together big play after big play, both on the ground and through the air, as they pulled away from Medina for a 36-23 victory to claim the block in Orchard Park. SalamancaWarriors.com