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Pewamo-Westphalia prepares for season after state semifinal loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:50 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Pewamo-Westphalia prepares for season after state semifinal loss

Summary

Pewamo-Westphalia and Olivet are gearing up for the upcoming football season, starting August 28. Pewamo-Westphalia looks to capitalize on a state semifinal loss from last year, with senior linebacker Hayden Smith emphasizing their focus on improvement. Coach Jeremy Miller highlights returning players’ experience to guide those stepping into new roles. Olivet, coming off two solid eight-win seasons, will be testing new leadership after graduating key players. Coach Gabe Priddy is eager to see how newer players adapt to their responsibilities, while junior quarterback Reece Critchlow stresses the need for toughness in a challenging conference.

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By the Numbers

•Pewamo-Westphalia opens the season against North Muskegon.
•Olivet begins its campaign at Clinton.
•Pewamo-Westphalia is motivated by last year's semifinal loss.
•Olivet seeks to build on back-to-back eight-win seasons.
•Both teams emphasize player development and leadership.

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10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Two-A-Days: Pewamo-Westphalia seeks redemption; Olivet builds on consistency

What they're saying

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LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The 6 Sports Two-A-Days coverage features two mid-Michigan programs looking to build off their consistency and make deep playoff runs. Pewamo-Westphalia may have lost in the state semifinals, but it has used that loss as fuel throughout the entire off-season. Pewamo-Westphalia senior middle linebacker Hayden Smith says all the seniors know this […]
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