Even though Whitmer went through some rough times this season, they took the city championship with a 9-1 record. In this past weeks game against Start, Whitmer gave Start a chance to take the lead 7-0 in the first half. One of Whitmer's strong linebackers, Shane Brown, was taken out within the first five minutes of the game, with a helment to his left calf. He broke both his tibia and fibia in half. Whitmer will miss their linebacker, but will be in high hopes for playoffs.
Randall Kennedy gained 130 yards in 17 carries and scored two touchdowns for the Panthers. Teryl Mershon contributed to the victory with a 12 yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Mershon gained a 34 yards in 10 carries. After the game, Coach Palka thanked not only his players for a good season, but also the parents, friends, and other fans for their support that helped the boys make it past every game.
This Friday's competition for the first playoff game for the Panthers is Canton McKinley. By winning the city title, Whitmer got the chance on having their first playoff game at their home field; the Whitmer Statium. Whitmer has confidence that their will make it past game one, onto their next competition.
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