With a playoff game on the line, DeWitt rose to the challenge on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 49-35 victory over the Lowell Red Arrows. The win was just business as usual for the Panthers, who after 11 games remain undefeated this season.
It was another big night for Elliott Larner, who rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 112 yards and a touchdown on only ten passes. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 147 rushing yards. Abram Larner was Elliott's top target, rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, while also picking up 52 receiving yards.
DeWitt was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 324 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 233 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
DeWitt's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0. As for Lowell, the defeat snapped their winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 8-3 record.
DeWitt will play host again on Friday to welcome Petoskey, where kickoff is scheduled. DeWitt knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past 11 matches -- so hopefully Petoskey likes a good challenge. Lowell does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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