D3 football final: DeWitt 40, River Rouge 30

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DeWitt lineman Conner Pochert (50) holds up the Division 3 championship trophy as his team celebrates defeating River Rouge 40-30.
DeWitt lineman Conner Pochert (50) holds up the Division 3 championship trophy as his team celebrates defeating River Rouge 40-30.
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DeWitt quarterback Tyler Holtz, front, rushes for yardage as he is chased by River Rouge defenders, left, Markel Guilford, James Long, and Leamon Jones in the second quarter of a Division 3 football final held at Ford Field in Detroit, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021.
DeWitt quarterback Tyler Holtz, front, rushes for yardage as he is chased by River Rouge defenders, left, Markel Guilford, James Long, and Leamon Jones in the second quarter of a Division 3 football final held at Ford Field in Detroit, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021.
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River Rouge defensive back Markell Gilford (2) rushes against DeWitt in the first quarter.
River Rouge defensive back Markell Gilford (2) rushes against DeWitt in the first quarter.
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River Rouge running back Charles Daniels, right, rushes against DeWitt in the first quarter.
River Rouge running back Charles Daniels, right, rushes against DeWitt in the first quarter.
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River Rouge wide receiver Jalen Holly, top, hauls in a pass as he is chased by DeWitt defensive back Nathaniel Deppen in the first quarter.
River Rouge wide receiver Jalen Holly, top, hauls in a pass as he is chased by DeWitt defensive back Nathaniel Deppen in the first quarter.
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DeWitt running back Andrew Debri rushes against River Rouge in the first quarter of a Division 3 football final.
DeWitt running back Andrew Debri rushes against River Rouge in the first quarter of a Division 3 football final.
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DeWitt lineman KyRen Geller (60) celebrartes in the final seconds of the fourth quarter as their team defeated River Rouge 40-30, in a Division 3 football final
DeWitt lineman KyRen Geller (60) celebrartes in the final seconds of the fourth quarter as their team defeated River Rouge 40-30, in a Division 3 football final
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River Rouge head coach Corey Parker looks at the scoreboard as his team played against DeWitt.
River Rouge head coach Corey Parker looks at the scoreboard as his team played against DeWitt.
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DeWitt wide receiver Thomas McIntosh reacts as he scores a touchdown, running away from River Rouge defensive back Davion Haynes in the third quarter.
DeWitt wide receiver Thomas McIntosh reacts as he scores a touchdown, running away from River Rouge defensive back Davion Haynes in the third quarter.
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DeWitt wide receiver Bryce Debri breaks away from the River Rouge defense for a touchdown in the third quarter.
DeWitt wide receiver Bryce Debri breaks away from the River Rouge defense for a touchdown in the third quarter.
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River Rouge quarterback Mareyohn Hrabowski passes against DeWitt in the fourth quarter
River Rouge quarterback Mareyohn Hrabowski passes against DeWitt in the fourth quarter
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River Rouge wide receiver Nicholas Marsh, top, hauls in a touchdown pass as he is guarded by DeWitt defensive back Nathaniel Deppen in the fourth quarter.
River Rouge wide receiver Nicholas Marsh, top, hauls in a touchdown pass as he is guarded by DeWitt defensive back Nathaniel Deppen in the fourth quarter.
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DeWitt wide receiver Thomas McIntosh, left, hauls in a pass in front of River Rouge defensive back Davion Haynes in the third quarter.
DeWitt wide receiver Thomas McIntosh, left, hauls in a pass in front of River Rouge defensive back Davion Haynes in the third quarter.
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As the DeWitt football team celebrates in the foreground, River Rouge's Davon Jackson (6) consoles quarterback Mareyohn Hrabowski Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Ford Field in Detroit. DeWitt defeated River Rouge 40-30.
As the DeWitt football team celebrates in the foreground, River Rouge's Davon Jackson (6) consoles quarterback Mareyohn Hrabowski Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Ford Field in Detroit. DeWitt defeated River Rouge 40-30.
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River Rouge kick returner Davion Haynes runs back a kickoff against DeWitt in the first quarter of a Division 3 football final held at Ford Field.
River Rouge kick returner Davion Haynes runs back a kickoff against DeWitt in the first quarter of a Division 3 football final held at Ford Field.
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DeWitt head coach Rob Zimmerman watches his team play against River Rouge in the second quarter of a Division 3 football final held at Ford Field in Detroit.
DeWitt head coach Rob Zimmerman watches his team play against River Rouge in the second quarter of a Division 3 football final held at Ford Field in Detroit.
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DeWitt lineman Conner Pochert, right, celebrates after sacking River Rouge quarterback Mareyohn Hrabowski in the second quarter.
DeWitt lineman Conner Pochert, right, celebrates after sacking River Rouge quarterback Mareyohn Hrabowski in the second quarter.
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River Rouge wide receiver Jalen Holly, left, is congratulated by Charles Daniels after scoring a touchdown against DeWitt in the second quarter.
River Rouge wide receiver Jalen Holly, left, is congratulated by Charles Daniels after scoring a touchdown against DeWitt in the second quarter.
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DeWitt quarterback Tyler Holtz passes against River Rouge in the second quarter of a Division 3 football final held at Ford Field.
DeWitt quarterback Tyler Holtz passes against River Rouge in the second quarter of a Division 3 football final held at Ford Field.
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DeWitt running back Andrew Debri (45) rushes for a touchdown against River Rouge in the second quarter of a Division 3 football final
DeWitt running back Andrew Debri (45) rushes for a touchdown against River Rouge in the second quarter of a Division 3 football final
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DeWitt lineman Nicholas Lawver, bottom, congratulates running back Andrew Debri for scoring a touchdown against River Rouge in the second quarter of a Division 3 football final held at Ford Field.
DeWitt lineman Nicholas Lawver, bottom, congratulates running back Andrew Debri for scoring a touchdown against River Rouge in the second quarter of a Division 3 football final held at Ford Field.
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