Portland, Mason, and Pewamo-Westphalia advance in district football semifinals

In MHSAA football district semifinals on October 31, several Greater Lansing teams secured victories. Portland defeated Paw Paw 22-13 as Carson Simon scored twice and rushed for 75 yards. Mason won against Dexter 45-21, led by Troy Peters with two touchdowns. Pewamo-Westphalia triumphed over Cass City 47-20, with Luke Nurenberg throwing three touchdown passes. Other notable scores included Ithaca's 49-0 win over Saginaw Valley Lutheran and St. Johns' 49-21 victory against Ortonville Brandon. Each winning team moves forward in the playoffs, with match setups continuing in various divisions.

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