Football roundup: DeWitt adds to streak, Ithaca and P-W set up rematch
The highlights from the second week of the MHSAA football playoffs in Greater Lansing.
DeWitt's Griffin Braman rushed for 129 yards and threw for 63 yards and three touchdowns as the Panthers secured their third consecutive District 3 title over Coopersville (21-54). Landon Kurncz contributed with three receptions for 47 yards and two scores. DeWitt will face Mount Pleasant in the Division 3 regional final, a rematch of last year's state title game.
Pewamo-Westphalia (41) defeated Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker (7) in the District 7 District title game, advancing to face Ithaca in the Division 7 regional final. Caleb Blyth, Alex Nurenberg and Carter Thelen scored touchdowns for the Pirates, while Alex Drysdale added a touchdown reception. Pewamo-Westphalia will face Ithaca next week.
Ithaca (10-1) triumphed over Millington (16) in a Division 7 district final. Quarterback Gibson Rondy completed 18-of-28 passes for 183 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 144 yards and a score. Devyn Fisher had six catches for 91 yards and a touchdown, returned a fumble for a score, and Landon Bratschi connected on a 30-yard field goal. Ithaca will face Pewamo-Westphalia in the Division 7 regional final.
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