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Thomas Kramer plays long snapper for Pewamo-Westphalia in homecoming win

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Thomas Kramer plays long snapper for Pewamo-Westphalia in homecoming win

Summary

During Pewamo-Westphalia's 59-0 victory on homecoming, senior Thomas Kramer took the field as long snapper, fulfilling a dream despite a history of medical challenges. Born with tetralogy of fallot and other conditions, Kramer had been told he could never participate in sports. After working with coaches to pass a physical, he made clean snaps for two extra points and one punt. The community celebrated his achievement, highlighting the support he has received throughout his challenging journey.

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By the Numbers

•Pewamo-Westphalia won 59-0 on homecoming against Bath.
•Thomas Kramer served as long snapper, marking his debut in a game.
•Kramer was born with tetralogy of fallot and faced numerous surgeries.
•He has been a part of the team for four years, contributing off the field.
•Community celebrated Kramer's moment during the game.

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WESTPHALIA, Mich. (WLNS) – During Pewamo-Westphalia’s 59-0 win on homecoming last Friday, senior long snapper Thomas Kramer gave the community something much more meaningful than a game to rally around. Kramer was born with tetralogy of fallot, a congenital heart defect that includes four different heart conditions. He said he was also born with hydrocephalus, […]
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