The North Muskegon football squads of 1941 and 1942 compiled a streak of 15 consecutive shutout victories, going undefeated, untied and unscored upon from the sixth game of the 1940 season through the fourth game of the 1942 schedule. No other Muskegon area prep grid team have gone through a single season of all shutout victories, let alone compile such a record over a two-year period.  This incredible streak still stands as a state record in high school competition. A Class C high school in terms of enrollment, the Norsemen faced larger Class B schools in over half of those 15 games.  In another unusual twist, the Norsemen established this record under two different head coaches.

Lyle McNitt, who took over as athletic director and football coach when the new school matured into full varsity sports competition in 1934, guided the Norsemen’s football program through the 1941 season, a full schedule of shutout victories that year that stretched the record to 10.  McNitt departed after that season to accept another coaching position, leaving behind a brilliant record of 33-4-1 and five straight West Michigan Conference championships.  With most of the starters from 1941 returning, new head coach Paul Moyes continued the shutout victory string as the 1942 season was underway.  Another perfect season appeared well within the grasp of the Norsemen as they continued to dominate all opponents as the season progressed.  The streak reached 15 when conference opponent Scottville finally penetrated the North Muskegon end zone in a 25-6 loss.  The Norsemen finished out the schedule with two more shutout victories – another undefeated season and yet another conference championship.  A successful debut for Coach Moyes, but dampened by a lost opportunity to stretch the record to 18.