DeWitt’s bid for that elusive state title fell short short at Ford Field Saturday night n a 34-27 loss to Zeeland West in Division 3.
Both teams end at 13-1. But DeWitt wanted that 14th win for the state title. Zeeland West built a 28-7 halftime lead but DeWitt fought back with a 20-6 scoring edge in the final two quarters.
DeWitt was down 22-0 when it scored in the second quarter on a 4-yard pass from Jake Johnson to Justice Shankel.
Chris Ruby had a 56-yard run and Jake Johnson threw scoring passes of 29 and 75 yards to Josh Borta. Johnson was 15-of-24 for 289 yards.