Marquette Redmen vs Escanaba Eskymos

REDMEN EARN HARD FOUGHT WIN AGAINST ESKYMOS

Patrick Burmeister gets taken down during the Marquette vs Escanaba varsity football game Friday, September 19, 2014 in Marquette, MI. (photo Ron Caspi)

Marquette, MI – The Marquette Redmen varsity football team hosted the Escanaba Eskymos Friday September 19, 2014 on their home field.  Plans for a comeback against Marquette fell short for the Eskymos as the Redmen held their lead with a close final quarter score of 24-22. 

Marquette Redmen’s Demetrise Mullen hangs onto the ball while being tackled. (photo Ron Caspi)

Friday night’s game featured a parent’s night tribute where players presented their biggest supporters to the crowd walking the field arm in arm with their moms and dads. As the field was whipped with strong winds dark skies and the threat of thunder and lightning loomed in the distance.

Marquette’s Scott Trip tries to break free as he runs with the ball. (photo Ron Caspi)

The first quarter started off with an Escanaba touchdown yet the Redmen persevered through two injuries in the first ten minutes of the game.  After a rough start they managed to make a touchdown almost tying the score at 7-8 to finish the first quarter.

An Escanaba football player gains yardage with the ball. (photo Ron Caspi)

Escanaba quarterback throws the ball. (photo Ron Caspi)

Marquette dominated the ball in the second quarter making another touchdown and preventing the Eskymos from scoring. They took the second quarter into the half-time show with a lead of 14-0.  The Marquette Marching Band and Dance Team entertained the audience while the football teams regrouped.

After a slowing down in the third both teams turned up the heat in the final quarter of the game making for an exciting finish! Escanaba came close but Marquette held their lead and ended the game with a win of 24-22 to the excitement of their parents and fans.

Marquette’s Brett Place runs with the ball. (photo Ron Caspi)

Over the next two weeks the Redmen will play away games in Gladstone and Kingston.

Returning to their home field on October 11, 2014 to host Constantine.

October 17th they’ll be at home again for the big rivalry game against next door neighbors Negaunee for homecoming week!

October 24 they finish off the regular season in Menominee.

by Erica McMillan

Out of curiosity and necessity I have become accustomed to wearing many hats in life. The latest hat in my collection is as owner/publisher/author/photographer/videographer for Marquette Magazine. Among other things I am a doula, certified breastfeeding counselor, NMU student, and mother of 5... whew, I'm getting tired just writing that...

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