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The Lake Express pulls into Muskegon ready to transport the Mona Shores football team to Wisconsin. Photo/Eric Sturr

LocalSports Journal.com

MUSKEGON–The Mona Shores football team departed from Muskegon via The Lake Express to Milwaukee at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday morning. From there, the Sailors were transported to Manitowoc where they will prepare for their Friday night matchup with the Lincoln Ships.

Local Sports Journal veteran photographer Eric Sturr will be bringing our readers photos throughout the Sailors’ journey in Wisconsin. Below are some departure photos.

The Sailors line up to board. Photo/Eric Sturr

Coach Matt Koziak is last to board ensuring no one is left on the dock. Photo/Eric Sturr

Leaving the dock, part of the team poses as the Lake Express gets ready to cross Muskegon Lake. Photo/Eric Sturr

Mona Shores Principal, Jennifer Bustard, cheers the Sailors as they head out the channel. Photo/Eric Sturr

The Mona Shores team in front of the barely visible Muskegon pier through the fog. Photo/Eric Sturr

Some of the Sailor team on the top deck – it was a windy and misty ride to Milwaukee. Photo/Eric Sturr