LocalSportsJournal.comWyoming – While the score wasn’t close, it was a night that Muskegon sophomore slot/returner Destin Piggee won’t soon forget.
Piggee took a punt that bounced off the turf and returned it for a score, showcasing an array of moves and the ability to break tackles, on his way to a 50 yard punt return touchdown to highlight the 62-0 Muskegon win over the Wolves in OK-Green play in the first meeting between the schools.
Destin’s Dad, Dereko Piggee was an electric return man and lockdown defensive back in the mid 90s for the Big Reds. Dereko died at the age of 43, the same day the Big Reds faced Detroit Cass Tech earlier this season.
“It felt good because I’m really having a hard time with my dad passing,” Piggee said.
Piggee’s only other touch during the game went for an 82-yard touchdown run.
“We get coached hard,” Piggee said. “We really work for what we earn. We really have a brotherhood at Muskegon. When my dad died everybody showed me so much love. We still have Meechie (Dametrius Walker) still on the sidelines cheering us on and he can’t play so you know that’s hard. We all got so much love for each other.”
Muskegon took a 21-0 lead after the first quarter and increased it to a 48-0 halftime lead. Muskegon would tack on a score in each quarter after halftime.
Myles Walton had an all around solid game with 113 yards passing and three touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Sophomore M’Khi Guy threw a touchdown pass and scored a 7-yard touchdown reception. Damari Foster led all receivers with 109 yards and a score. Jeremiah Dault had a blocked punt that led to one of his two touchdown receptions. Ernest Young caught a touchdown pass and Meshaune Crowley found the endzone for a short touchdown run.
Defensively, The Big Reds created three turnovers. Walton had an interception while Brian Wright had an interception and fumble recovery.
Muskegon finished the game with 349 total yards and Wyoming finished with 127 total yards.
Muskegon returns to Hackley Stadium Friday against Holland.
Check out photos from the action shot by Craig Smith.
