The DeWitt Panthers rolled past Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills on August 27, posting a 59-21 victory at Wayne State that underscored their status as defending Division 3 champions and extended their unbeaten streak to 15 games.
A Lightning‑Fast Start
Griffin Braman ignited the contest with a 61‑yard touchdown run on the very first snap, setting a tone that the Panthers would carry throughout the night.
The offense never slowed, amassing 525 total yards, of which 419 came on the ground. The team averaged 8.6 yards per carry on 49 rushes, and five different players reached the 50‑yard rushing mark, a testament to the depth of the backfield.
Key contributors included Caedin Martin-Seymour, who logged 116 all‑purpose yards on 12 touches, and Lundon Hampton, who added two touchdowns and 71 yards on 14 carries in the second half. Channing Ridley also found the end zone twice, including a pivotal second‑half score.
Defensively, the Panthers limited Kenowa Hills to just two first‑downs after halftime, while the offense endured five penalties, four of them false starts in the first half, yet managed to stay on track.
The win extended DeWitt’s unbeaten streak to 15 games, a run that includes seven victories achieved via running clock in the 2025 season. Senior starters are gaining valuable experience, and Braman’s play‑action passes, inspired by Rajon Rondo, continue to open lanes for the ground attack.