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TOPEKA, Kan. -- The Washburn seniors played their final game in Yager Stadium in style recording a 42-0 win over Emporia State in the 107th edition of the Turnpike Tussle. The win was the seventh in a row for the Ichabods in the series and the victory margin was the largest in the series history between the two schools. The Ichabod defense held the Hornets to 13 first downs in the game and 262 total yards (67 passing) while recording the first shutout for the Ichabods over the Hornets since Oct. 9, 1976 in a 21-0 win in Emporia. The Ichabods scored two touchdowns in each of the first three periods in the win.

The Ichabods took the first possession of the game and was forced to punt, but it was muffed by ESU's Brian Murphy which was recovered by Ronnell Garner at the ESU 32-yard line. Three plays and the 32 yards later Justin Cooper scored from 2-yards out putting the Ichabods out to the early lead following the extra point by Steve Ivanisevic.

After the Ichabods forced a three-and-out on the Hornet offense, Washburn would go on a 12-play, 87-yard drive taking 6:46 off the clock as Dane Simoneau hit Joe Hastings in the corner of the end zone putting Washburn up 14-0. The Ichabods had the ball for 9:58 of the first half outgaining the Hornets 125 to 32.

In the second quarter the Ichabods again would use a long drive to stretch the lead when Simoneau hit Korie Henry for a 6-yard touchdown pass wrapping up a 13-play, 75-yard drive putting Washburn up 21-0 following Ivanisevic's extra point. With 1:21 remaining in the half, senior Ben Vann picked off Sheldon Smith at the Washburn 17 and returned it 39 yards to the Emporia State 44 setting up 1-yard plunge for Simoneau with 24 seconds remaining in the first half sending the Ichabods into the halftime break leading 28-0.

Washburn forced the Hornets into a punt on their opening drive and Washburn's Simoneau passed for his school-record-breaking 58th career touchdown to DeJuan Beard on a 24-yard completing breaking Tyler Schuerman's mark from 2000-04.

The teams traded punts and Simoneau wrapped up the scoring with his fourth touchdown pass of the afternoon to Hastings from 9-yards out capping a 72-yard drive with 2:27 to go in the third quarter.

Leading the Washburn defense was Marty Pfannenstiel who had 10 tackles with six solo stops. Jared Brawner recorded eight (six solo) as did Michael Wilhoite, Jahmil Taylor and Henry. Zach Falldorf also recorded an interception.

Washburn was led on the ground by Cooper who had 84 yards on 14 carries and the first quarter touchdown. Brad Haug rushed for a season-high 63 yards on 13 attempts. Simoneau was 16 of 29 for 218 yards and four touchdowns while leaving the game after the third quarter. Cameron Kasel came in and finished 4 of 8 for 22 yards. Hastings led the team with five receptions for 43 yards and two touchdowns. Beard had three catches for 60 yards and one touchdown. Austin Hills had five punts for 217 yards averaging 43.4 yards per attempt.

Smith had 111 yards to lead ESU on 18 carries while completing 6 of 13 passes for 41 yards. Tracey Hageman had three catches for 27 yards. Defensively Josh Taylor had nine tackles.

Washburn recorded 447 yards of total offense averaging 6.2 yards per play with 207 yards coming on the ground.

The shutout was the fourth for the Ichabods under head coach Craig Schurig and the first one in Yager Stadium. The last time the Ichabods recorded a shutout was 23 games ago when they blanked the Lions on Oct. 4, 2008 in a 23-0 win over Missouri Southern..



Ichabod head football coach Craig Schurig


Ichabod senior free safety Michael Wilhoite


Ichabod junior fullback Greg Schoenberg


Ichabod senior wide receiver Joe Hastings


Ichabod senior fullback/running back Brad Haug


Ichabod senior punter Austin Hills