MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) – Marshall scored six times in the first quarter, taking advantage of three Coldwater fumbles in the process, as they dominated the Cardinals in a 45-7 victory Friday night at MCCU Stadium.
The Redhawks led 36-0 after one and 43-0 at halftime as they held Coldwater to 44 net yards overall and -4 yards on the ground. The only Cardinal score of the night came on an 8-yard pass from Royale Fleming to Dayton Ennis midway through the third quarter. Marshall scored on a safety in the final stanza.
Fleming finished 3-of-4 for 35 yards and a TD, while Mayson Moore went 1-of-6 for 13 yards. Dayton Ennis had three receptions for 44 yards. Unofficially, Travon Mitchell had a team-high 5 tackles.
The loss drops Coldwater to 5-3 overall and 2-3 in the Interstate 8. They will host Parma Western next Friday on Senior Night.
Marshall improved to 7-1 overall and 5-0 in the Interstate 8, clinching a share of their first league championship since winning the SMAC East in 2006. The Redhawks can claim the outright I-8 title next week with a win at Pennfield.
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INTERSTATE 8 STANDINGS & SCORES AFTER WEEK 8
Marshall 45, Coldwater 7
Harper Creek 47, Jackson Northwest 45 (OT)
Hastings 54, Mason 49
Parma Western 42, Pennfield 2
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