War of the Wheel 2019: Redhawks vs. Salukis

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Tyler Graef

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.

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, 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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)