Hawks 32 Marshall 14

Explosive offense leads the way against Marshall in the season opener. Senior QB Jason Stewart passed for two TDs (to Wess Scott and Justin Dill); Juniors Steve Lynch and Anthony Wilson rushed for TDs and Senior Hashan Sesay electrified the crowd with a long kick-off return for another. The Hawks got a tough break late in the second quarter when Scott Knudson was ruled out of bounce after hauling in an apparent TD. Good job by the Hawks offensive line. Defensively, Hayfield had their hands full against Marshall's offensive line and running game but improved their play in the last two quarters of the game.

Senior Hashin Sesay turns on the jets on his way to a long kick-off return for the Hawks second TD of the evening.

(L. to R.) A flock of Hawks defenders stop a Marshall RB in his tracks.  (Note: You had to be impressed with the play of Marshall's offensive line which led to an effective running game, particularly in the first half.) Junior Justin Dill (#85) scores the Hawks first TD of the se season on a pass from Jason Steward. Junior Steve Lynch (#7) played an important role in the Hawks ground game and scored one TD.  An U/I Hawks defender trips the Marshall QB preventing a first down.  Senior QB Jason Stewart (#10) rolls out for and runs for a Hawks first down. Soph. Wesley Scott (#1) races for a TD after hauling in a pass from Jason Stewart.  Junior WR Hayden Knudson breaks free for a long gain after a reception from Stewart. Junior LB/RB Anthony Wilson (#14)  takes a breather. Wilson and Junior Craig Luskey help bring down a ball-carrier. Seniors Justin Marshall (#44) and Taeho Choi (#65) put the clamps on a running back.

Pane e Vino Players of the Game Senior QB Jason Stewart and Junior LB/RB Anthony Wilson.