Watervliet Public Schools

Watervliet JV Panthers Earn 34–24 Road Win at South Haven The Watervliet JV football team defeated the South Haven Rams 34–24 on Thursday night, improving to 3–2 on the season. Quarterback Owen Williams led the passing attack, completing 12 of 19 passes for 152 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. Isaiah Ledesma led the receivers with six catches for 86 yards. Braidyn Dawson added two catches for 41 yards and a touchdown, while Mason Kinzler caught four passes for 25 yards and a touchdown. Jackson Bowman powered the ground game with nine carries for 118 yards. Williams added 27 yards on six carries, and Xavier Walker contributed 25 yards on nine carries. Defensively, the Panthers delivered their best team performance of the season, shutting down South Haven’s powerful rushing attack. The unit’s effort helped Watervliet secure a hard-fought road victory. The Panthers did not commit a turnover, but Coach Golden emphasized that the team still needs to improve its discipline after committing five penalties. Watervliet returns home Thursday to face the Schoolcraft Eagles. Come out and support our JV Panthers!