The Cornhusker Marching Band’s tuba section was noticeably larger at Saturday’s football game. Fifty students from high schools in Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Maryland were invited ...

WHITMORE LAKE, MI – When his teammates leave the field on Friday nights, Gavin Yax picks up his tuba and readies to march at halftime in his pads and football gear.

She’ll be playing while marching along the 5.5 miles of the parade route which adds to the challenge. “They made that very clear. If you don’t think you’re up to it then don’t do it.