Undefeated Hamilton surges past Marquette in second half
Hamilton (9-0) broke a 14-14 halftime tie with a strong second-half to defeat Marquette, 42-20.
MILWAUKEE – Undefeated Hamilton emerged victorious over Marquette 42-20 at Marquette University High School on Friday, October 16. The game was tied at 14-14 at halftime, but Hamilton quickly gained an edge. Cole Erdmann scored twice in the third quarter, throwing a 70-yard touchdown pass to Avery Ash and Paxton Kristbaum running for a 12-yard touchdown.
This extended Hamilton's lead to 28-14 entering the fourth quarter. Marquette managed to close the gap with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Ben Schroeder to Ryan Mahn, but the conversion failed, leaving the Hilltoppers trailing 28-20. Hamilton continued its dominance with a 42-yard touchdown pass from Erdmann to Jayden Horton, followed by Brayden Schroeder's 2-yard rushing touchdown, securing the win.
Marquette's Bear Bonk started the score with a 40-yard run, making the game 7-7. Schroeder connected with Christian Miller for a 7-yard touchdown pass, which was answered by Erdmann's 12-yard touchdown pass, keeping the score at 14-14 at halftime.
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