DeWitt extended their home winning streak to seven games dating back to last season thanks to a huge performance from Elliott Larner. The DeWitt Panthers claimed a resounding 55-20 win over the Everett Vikings thanks in part to Larner, who rushed for 172 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 182 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 passes. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.
Larner was just one part of a punishing run game: DeWitt was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 341 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 229 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups.
DeWitt didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Abram Larner.
DeWitt's record now sits at 9-0. As for Everett, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
DeWitt's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on St. Johns at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. DeWitt knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past nine games -- so hopefully St. Johns likes a good challenge. As for Everett, they are on the road again on Friday to play Mattawan at 7:00 p.m. Mattawan will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Everett surely won't give up without a fight.
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