PHOTOS: Menominee beats Traverse City St Francis in OT
Menominee junior Landen Daigneau (10) and senior Nathan Komp celebrate a touchdown during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. Daigneau intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown to give the Maroons a 21-17 lead at halftime in a 35-32 overtime win. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee junior Tanner Theuerkauf celebrates a touchdown during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee junior Blake Paasch (22) breaks free while carrying the ball during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. Paasch scored a touchdown on this play. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee senior Isaiah Odom (8) celebrates with senior Nathan Komp after scoring a touchdown during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee senior Lucas Thoune (73) blocks a defender during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee junior Landen Daigneau returns an interception for a touchdown during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. Daigneau's interception gave the Maroons a 21-17 lead at halftime in a 35-32 overtime win. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee senior Isaiah Odom celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee junior Blake Paasch (22) reaches out to take down senior Harrison Shepherd (5) during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee junior Cole Cooper trots off the field after catching a touchdown pass during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee junior Dawson Bardowski prepares to run a route during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
The 2024 Menominee football team takes the field for a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee senior Kaiden Bell high fives fans during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee senior Cameron Gauthier high fives fans during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee junior Tanner Theuerkauf high fives fans during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee senior Aiden Nerat catches a pass before a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Fans cheer on Menominee from the comfort of their own home during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee junior Landen Daigneau (10) and senior Nathan Komp celebrate a touchdown during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. Daigneau intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown to give the Maroons a 21-17 lead at halftime in a 35-32 overtime win. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee junior Tanner Theuerkauf celebrates a touchdown during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee junior Blake Paasch (22) breaks free while carrying the ball during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. Paasch scored a touchdown on this play. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee senior Isaiah Odom (8) celebrates with senior Nathan Komp after scoring a touchdown during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee senior Lucas Thoune (73) blocks a defender during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee junior Landen Daigneau returns an interception for a touchdown during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. Daigneau's interception gave the Maroons a 21-17 lead at halftime in a 35-32 overtime win. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee senior Isaiah Odom celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee junior Blake Paasch (22) reaches out to take down senior Harrison Shepherd (5) during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee junior Cole Cooper trots off the field after catching a touchdown pass during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee junior Dawson Bardowski prepares to run a route during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
The 2024 Menominee football team takes the field for a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee senior Kaiden Bell high fives fans during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee senior Cameron Gauthier high fives fans during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee junior Tanner Theuerkauf high fives fans during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Menominee senior Aiden Nerat catches a pass before a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Fans cheer on Menominee from the comfort of their own home during a MHSAA Division 7 district championship game against Traverse City St Francis on Nov. 9, 2024 at Walton Blesch Stadium in Menominee. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)