Live score recap: Zeeland West defeats Detroit King in Michigan high school football D3 championship (11/30/2024)

Get game updates from the MHSAA Division 3 final between the Crusaders and the Dux

Students in the Dux Swamp cheer on their team after a touchdown against DeWitt Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Zeeland West won 32-20 and are going to Ford Field for the championship game. / Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Zeeland West Dux (13-1) defeated the Detroit Martin Luther King Crusaders (10-4) 42-22 in the Division 3 Michigan high school football championship on Saturday at Ford Field.

Zeeland West's Keaton Hendrick broke the MHSAA championship game record with six total touchdowns. He had three rushing touchdowns, and 129 yards, and three receiving touchdowns.

The Dux jumped to a 14-0 lead after one quarter, and while Detroit King was able to keep it close by halftime, the Dux continued to pull away in the second half thanks to three turnovers from the Crusaders.

The win gives Zeeland West its fourth state title in program history.

Zeeland West vs. Detroit King MHSAA Division 3 Championship Live Score Updates

First Quarter Updates

Teams are on the field for introductions.

Detroit King receives the opening kickoff and we're underway.

TOUCHDOWN ZEELAND WEST! Keaton Hendrick rushes for 49 yards. PAT is good. Zeeland West leads 8-0 with seven minutes remaining in the quarter.

TOUCHDOWN ZEELAND WEST! Keaton Hendrick rushes for 14 yards. The 2-point attempt is no good. Zeeland West leads 14-0 with 2:59 remaining in the first quarter.

END OF FIRST QUARTER: Zeeland West 14, Detroit King 0

Second Quarter Updates

TOUCHDOWN DETROIT KING! Michael Dukes rushes for 5 yards. The PAT is blocked. Zeeland West 14-6 with 9:48 remaining in the second quarter.

TOUCHDOWN ZEELAND WEST! Trey Sloothaak pass complete to Keaton Hendrick for 6 yards. The 2-point conversion failed. Zeeland West leads with 2:41 remaining in the quarter.

TOUCHDOWN ZEELAND WEST! Keaton Hendrick rushes for 30 yards. The 2-point attempt is good. Zeeland West leads 28-6 with 1:24 remaining in the first half.

TOUCHDOWN DETROIT KING! David Calmese 10 yd pass from Darryl Flemister. The 2-point conversion is good. Zeeland West leads 28-14 at halftime.

HALFTIME: Zeeland West 28, Detroit King 14

Third Quarter Updates

TOUCHDOWN ZEELAND WEST! Trey Sloothaak pass complete to Keaton Hendrick for 11 yards. The 2-point attempt fails. Zeeland West leads 34-14 with 9:56 remaining in the quarter.

TOUCHDOWN DETROIT KING! Michael Dukes rushes for 14 yards. The 2-point conversion is good. Zeeland West leads 34-22 with 6:54 remaining in the third quarter.

TOUCHDOWN ZEELAND WEST! Trey Sloothaak pass completed to Keaton Hendrick for 8 yards and a touchdown. The 2-point conversion is good. Zeeland West leads 42-22 with 1:09 remaining in the third quarter.

END OF THIRD QUARTER: Zeeland West 42, Detroit King 22

Fourth Quarter Updates

FINAL: Zeeland West 42, Detroit King 22

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