Marquette Rides Strong 2nd Half to D1 State Football Title

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The Marquette University Hilltoppers scored 17 unanswered in the 2nd half to take down Franklin 27-10.

Tommy Novotny led Marquette with 167 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, Peter McDevitt went 11/19 for 155 yards and a touchdown.

Joey Kallay led Franklin going 20/36 for 220 yards, a touchdown, and an interception.

Marquette won their second WIAA state title in their second appearance in the championship game. The Hilltoppers won a WIAA title back in 2009. Marquette also has eight WISAA titles in 1975, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1994, 1997 and 1999.

 

Steven Okonek
Author: Steven Okonek