Students and staff are celebrating big this week at DeWitt High School after the Panthers brought home a state football championship title over the weekend.
- DeWitt Panthers won state football championship 54-20 over Mount Pleasant
- Victory fulfills players' longtime goal according to Coach Zimmerman
- Over 10,000 DeWitt neighbors traveled to Detroit to support the team, according to Zimmerman
WATCH: DeWitt Panthers win second state football championship
The Panthers capped off their season with a state title win on Sunday over Mount Pleasant, bringing home the program's second state championship with a 54-20 victory. Coach Rob Zimmerman tells me it's a win that's been a long time in the making for this group.
"It's been a goal of theirs since they were fourth graders really to win a state championship. It just means the world to these guys," Zimmerman said.
Zimmerman estimates between 10,000-11,000 neighbors from DeWitt made the drive to Detroit to support the Panthers. Back in DeWitt, hundreds joined the team Sunday night for a fireworks celebration.
"Just an incredible day, just a great experience. Something these boys are gonna remember forever," Zimmerman said.
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