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College SportsAugust 29, 2019

War of the Wheel 2019: Redhawks vs. Salukis

The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks retained their status as reigning War of the Wheel champs by beating the rival Southern Illinois University Salukis 44-26 in what was also their home opener at Houck Stadium Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019.

Tyler Graef
Southeast Missouri State University players celebrate after winning the War of the Wheel, the Southeast Missouri State University rivalry home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State University players celebrate after winning the War of the Wheel, the Southeast Missouri State University rivalry home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian
Aidan Gremminger leads a cheer during the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.
Aidan Gremminger leads a cheer during the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian
Aidan Gremminger leads a cheer during the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.
Aidan Gremminger leads a cheer during the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian
Aidan Gremminger is reprimanded by a member of campus security after leading a cheer during the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.
Aidan Gremminger is reprimanded by a member of campus security after leading a cheer during the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian
Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas dances with players as the team enters the fourth quarter of their home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas dances with players as the team enters the fourth quarter of their home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian
Geno Hess (26) celebrates by throwing water with teammates after winning the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.
Geno Hess (26) celebrates by throwing water with teammates after winning the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian
Redhawks players pose with the prize wheel after winning the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.
Redhawks players pose with the prize wheel after winning the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian
Aidan Gremminger, left, a leader of the student pep section, paints the face of fellow Southeast Missouri State University student Ethan Chou before the Southeast home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.
Aidan Gremminger, left, a leader of the student pep section, paints the face of fellow Southeast Missouri State University student Ethan Chou before the Southeast home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian
The Redhawks marching band performs before the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.
The Redhawks marching band performs before the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian
Rhonda Thornton cheers with a cowbell before the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.
Rhonda Thornton cheers with a cowbell before the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian
Ben Hutch, (96) gets well-wishes from a young fan before the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.
Ben Hutch, (96) gets well-wishes from a young fan before the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian
Redhawks' running back Zion Custis (22) carries the ball during the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.
Redhawks' running back Zion Custis (22) carries the ball during the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian
Redhawks' defensive back Shabari Davis (24) is brought down while trying to advance the ball during the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.
Redhawks' defensive back Shabari Davis (24) is brought down while trying to advance the ball during the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian
Mark Robinson (23) carries the ball during the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.
Mark Robinson (23) carries the ball during the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian
Redhawks' quarterback Daniel Santacaterina (10) carries the ball into the endzone for a touchdown during the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.
Redhawks' quarterback Daniel Santacaterina (10) carries the ball into the endzone for a touchdown during the Southeast Missouri State University home opener against Southern Illinois University on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Houck Stadium Cape Girardeau.Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian
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