Calumet, MI – September 13, 2024 – In an exciting away game, the Negaunee High School Football team took on the Calumet Copper Kings in their first touring away game of the season. Announcers Carl Leander Johnson and Brad Saatio were on call live from the stadium on Sunny 101.9, delivering play-by-play coverage of this highly anticipated Negaunee High School Football game for our FULL BROADCAST.
First Half:
The game kicked off with Calumet starting on offense, driving hard down the field. Despite some early momentum, the Negaunee High School Football defense, led by a returning linebacker, #35, who was back after missing two games due to injury, stood strong. A key moment came when Negaunee’s Helen made a critical saving tackle after Calumet quarterback Lucas made a significant gain. Throughout the first half, Calumet’s offense struggled to find its rhythm. Despite efforts to push through the Negaunee High School Football defensive line, notable tackles by Brady and David Carlson kept Calumet in check. The Miners’ defense, especially their ability to shut down Calumet on crucial downs, was the standout of the half. The Copper Kings were repeatedly forced into fourth-down situations, including a pivotal fourth-and-one, which the Miners’ defense stopped, leading to a turnover on downs. On the offensive side, Negaunee High School Football gained momentum as the game progressed. A series of successful drives saw big plays, including a 30-yard run by Jacobson and an impressive 45-yard reverse play by Angstrom. These efforts pushed the Miners deep into Calumet territory, setting them up for scoring opportunities.
First half Score: Negaunee 7 – 0 Calumet
Second Half:
As the second half began, *Negaunee High School Football*’s dominance continued. They opened with a strong seven-play drive that brought them down to the two-yard line. Benovitz, who has been on fire this season, scored his sixth touchdown in just three games, extending the Miners’ lead and further solidifying their control of the game. Defensively, *Negaunee High School Football* remained relentless. Calumet once again found themselves in critical fourth-down situations, including a fourth-and-two deep in Miners’ territory, but each time, *Negaunee’s* defense held firm. The Miners’ offense then completed a 90-yard drive, finishing with another touchdown, showcasing their teamwork and strategic play-calling. In the end or the third quarter the Miners secured a decisive 14-0 score. Want to know what happened during the eventful fourth quarter? Listen to the FULL BROADCAST for the thrilling live play-by-play updates; you won’t want to miss the action that concluded the first away game of the Negaunee High School Football season!
Next week, Negaunee High School Football will return home for a matchup against the Kingsford on Friday, September 20, 2024. Tune in to Sunny 101.9 at 6:40 PM for the Elder Agency Pregame Show, followed by live play-by-play action starting at 7:00 PM with Carl Leander Johnson and Brad Saatio.
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