DeWitt Panther Football

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Last Update: 01-08-2023

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DeWitt, MI (01/08/2023): The DeWitt school records have been updated to include the 2022 season.

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Panthers Playing in College
(Denotes senior season at DeWitt)

Noah Koenigshnect (2017) - Central Michigan
Northwood University

Michael Nehf (2019) Northern Michigan

Mason Gilbert (2019) - Lafayette

Drew Schorfhaar (2019) - Michigan State

Andrew Debri (2020) - Hope College

Tyler Nordmann (2021) - Myrtle Beach Collegiate - South Carolina

Nick Flegler - (2021) - Hope College

Bryce Debri (2021) - Hope College

Tyler Holtz ( 2021) - Brown University

Tommy McIntosh ( 2021) - Wisconsin

Other Panther links of interest.

Memorial Stadium Upgrades

Panther Football Facilities

Panther Traditions

Panther All-State Players

		The 2022 season by the numbers
2.87	-	Miles of total offense this season
4	-	Number of first downs given up by defense against Haslett
6	-	Number of games Bryce Kurncz had over 100 yards rushing
7	-	Fumbles lost in 547 rushing attempts
7:28	-	Average per game of time of possession DeWitt held the ball more than opponents
8.5	-	Number of sacks by Matthew Nehf this season
12	-	Actual number of games played by DeWitt this season
17	-	Consecutive seasons DeWitt has made the playoffs
20	-	Number of touchdown passes this season
21.9	-	Average length of kick off returns by Jensen Ridley
25	-	Average number of first downs per game this season
26	-	Number of extra points Brand Soltis shattered the previous career record for extra points
35	-	Number of first downs against Grand Ledge in Week 6
40	-	Number of TDs scored by Bryce Kurncz in his career
41	-	Number of touchdowns rushing this season
48	-	Yards of total offense given up by defense against Haslett
49	-	Longest punt of the season by Bryce Kurncz
56	-	Number of TDs scored by Nathaniel Deak in his career, school record
63	-	Length of the longest reception of the year by Jensen Ridley against Detroit Loyla
64	-	Total number of touchdowns scored by DeWitt
77.8	-	Overall winning percentage by Coach Rob Zimmerman
80	-	Number of plays ran against Grand Ledge in Week 6
83.0	-	Percent of games Coach Rob Zimmerman has won at DeWitt
88	-	Length of Jensen Ridley's kick off return against Portland
90	-	Length of the longest run of the the year by Bryce Kurncz against Cadillac.
119	-	Number of wins Coach Gail Thornton achieved at DeWitt, 19 seasons
181	-	Old state career record of extra points
207	-	New state career record of extra points by Brandon Soltis
243	-	Number of wins Coach Rob Zimmerman has achieved at DeWitt, 24 seasons
293	-	Total number of first downs this season
297	-	Total number of solo tackles this season
518	-	Total yards of offense against East Lansing
623	-	Total number of yards of offense against Grand Ledge
753	-	Total number of offense plays this season
2,373	-	Yards of total offense for Bryce Kurncz this season (rushing + receiveing + returns)
5,056	-	Total yards of offense this season
1	-	Fantastic Season. Thanks guys. It was a blast.

Grand Rapids, MI (12/08/2022): DeWitt Panther.org would like to congratulate Tony Sigmon of Whitehall on being recognized as one of the top three coaches in the 2022 Associated Press Division 3-4 All-State Football Team. The Vikings finished the regular season 9-0 and won the West Michigan Conference Lakes Divsion with a 6-0 record. Whitehall lost to Grand Rapids South Christian 28-21 in the Divison 4 Regional Finals to finish the season 11-1. The Vikings stout defense only allowed 22 points in the conference.

Tony was the heart and soul of the 2001 DeWitt Panther team that finished 11-2 and lost to Chesaning in the Division 4 Semi-Finals. He was middle linebacker that registered a team leading 83 tackles and had 9 SMUKs as well as offensive guard. He went onto play and start at Alma College. He took over the Whitehall program in 2013 and his team finished 1-8 that season but in 2014 the Vikes went 9-3. He has made the playoffs 8 of his 10 seasons.

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