Negaunee Miners vs Inland Lakes Bulldogs

Miners defeat Bulldogs 51-0!

Negaunee Miners Ryan Syrjala runs for yardage with the ball during their MHSAA championship game against the Indian River Inland Lakes Bulldogs in Negaunee, MI on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (UPsportsphotos.com image Ronen Zilberman)

Negaunee Miners vs Inland Lakes Bulldogs 11-2-13 – The Miners sent the Bulldogs home with their tails between their legs today as they won the first round of their MHSAA high school football game with a shut-out score of 51-0.  The crowd was clearly enjoying this afternoon game with lots of kids playing mock games outside the fences, cheering fans and lively music from the marching band, all despite the cold wet weather. (hey, it beats the even colder night time temps of their usual after dark games!)

The Negaunee Miners varsity football team listens to instructions from their head coach Paul Jacobson during their MHSAA championship game against the Indian River Inland Lakes Bulldogs in Negaunee, MI on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (UPsportsphotos.com image Ronen Zilberman)

Since we squeezed in both MHSAA championship games today we missed the first half of Negaunee’s game against the Bulldogs and upon our arrival the Miners were already leading at 44-0 and the mercy clock was put into action.  A quick second half the Miners put more points on the board to complete their game domination and finish the game at 51-0.  With such a huge lead in the score most of the Negaunee starting line-up were already watching from the sidelines to prevent any injuries on the field giving the 2nd and 3rd stringers a chance to get their hands on the ball.

Negaunee Miners Tyler Windahl (11) and Tyler Jandron watch the action on the field from the sidelines during their MHSAA championship game in Negaunee, MI on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (UPsportsphotos.com image Ronen Zilberman)

A Negaunee Miners rookie (name not on roster) gets time in the game and looks to throw the ball during their MHSAA championship game against the Indian River Inland Lakes Bulldogs in Negaunee, MI on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (UPsportsphotos.com image Ronen Zilberman)

Two Negaunee Miners players tackle their opponent from the Indian River Inland Lakes Bulldogs football team during their MHSAA championship game in Negaunee, MI on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (UPsportsphotos.com image Ronen Zilberman)

We’re keeping our fingers crossed for another home game in the play-off competition games for Negaunee! Congratulations and keep it up Miners!

Negaunee Miners Tyler Windahl (11) takes down a player from the Indian River Inland Lakes Bulldogs during their MHSAA championship game in Negaunee, MI on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (UPsportsphotos.com image Ronen Zilberman)

Negaunee Miners Zak Harsila runs with the ball during their MHSAA championship game against the Indian River Inland Lakes Bulldogs in Negaunee, MI on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (UPsportsphotos.com image Ronen Zilberman)

Negaunee Miners fans weather rain and cold their MHSAA champio to cheer for their home team as they take on the Indian River Inland Lakes Bulldogs in Negaunee, MI on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (UPsportsphotos.com image Ronen Zilberman)

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