DETROIT – Marcello Vitti went into Friday’s Division 4 state finals game knowing it might be the final time he ever takes a handoff as a running back.

The senior running back/defensive back and University of Iowa commit wanted to make his final game a memorable one, and he was given the ultimate chance to end his rushing career in perfect fashion.

Holding onto a 23-22 lead against Hudsonville Unity Christian (12-2) with 1:42 remaining in the game, Dearborn Divine Child (13-1) looked to its star running back to pick up the final first down and complete its championship journey.

“Usually that’s my job,” Vitti said. “When we want to start kneeling, they put it on me to get us a first down and end the game. I’ll hit the O-linemen on the head and let them know that you give me a block and I’

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