Messenger photos by Rick Palsgrove The Groveport Madison Cruisers unleashed a mighty running attack and powered to victory over the Westerville North Warriors 31-6 in the season opening varsity football game held in Cruiser Stadium on Aug. 30. Pictured here is Cruiser Jalil Underdown (7) running for yardage with the help of a big “pancake” block (at right) by one of his offensive linemen. Underdown also scored one of the Cruisers’ four touchdowns on a 16 yard pass from quarterback Colin Rice.The Cruiser defense celebrates after recovering a Westerville North fumble.Cruiser Emmanuel Anthony (21) takes off on one of his two long touchdown runs. He scored on runs of 61 and 41 yards.Cruiser Michael Davis (20) runs with the ball after intercepting a Warrior pass.Cruiser Jalil Underdown (7) churns for yardage along the sideline.The Groveport Madison Cruiser Marching Band performing the National Anthem prior to the game.Cruiser Jashaun McGraw (32) powers into the end zone on a 2 yard touchdown runThe Cruiser cheerleaders encouraging the fans to make some noise.Cruiser Head Coach Bryan Schoonover (right) watching action on the field.Some boisterous Cruiser fans.Tykel Hancock-Anderson (55) helps teammate Jashaun McGraw stretch his muscles at halftime. The hot temperatures impacted the game by causing several muscle cramps for players on both teams.
