Another Shutout!!

The Miller defense is leading the way! Miller produced their 3rd shutout in 5 games as Miller improved to 4-1 and Lockwood dropped to 4-1. Brock Duncan had 18 tackles and 4 for loss. John Nunez also recorded 4 tackles for loss and sack. Dalton Gulick, Brenden Richardson, and Stewart Parnell each had an interception. Fred Sattler had two concecutive plays on Lockwood's opening possesion when Lockwood had drove inside the red zone. Miller held Lockwood to 0 points and around 200 yards and 6 first downs. Lockwood was averaging over 30 points per game coming into the contest and was undefeated.

Offensively the big uglies up front came to play. Miller rushed for 400 yards on 24 carries. That is almost 17 yards per carry!!! Derrick Estell led the way with 176 yards on just 4 carries and TD. Dalton Gulick added 75 yards and 2 TD rushing along with 75 yards passing and a TD. Jordan Moots had 2 TD and touched the ball only 3 times. One receiving and one rushing. Next the Cardinals will travel to 0-4 Jasper before returning home for Homecoming against Liberal.

Miller Bounce Back

After suffering our first loss last week in KC the Cards had a great week of practice and a great first half to defeat an improving Sarcoxie team 35-0. The Cardinals took advantage of 4 first half Sarcoxie turnovers to take a lead 35-0 at the half. Miller had a goal line stand on their way to the their 2nd shutout in 4 games.

The second half was ugly as each team had several penalties and there were few plays due to the running clock. Chance Taylor and Brenden Richardson ahd 2 TD a piece. The Card Defense held a Sarcoxie running game that was averaging about 300 per game to 124 yards rushing. Cole Duncan had his first career interception. David Rose and John Nunez were among those that had fumble recoveries. The Cards improved to 3-1 overall and 3-0 in the SRVC conference. The next game is at 4-0 Lockwood.

Cardinals Fall in KC 28-20

The Cardinal football team traveled to KC and lsot to Hogan Prep 28-20. The Cardinals led the game 7-0 in the first but that was the final time. Hogan Prep had 4 TD plays of over 35 yards to come away with the victory. Dalton Gulick threw for 196 yards and ran for 75 in the game. Brock Duncan led the team in tackles and Jacob Lundquist had a good defensive game as well recording 3 tackles for loss. Chance Taylor added an interception for the road team.

The team traveled to watch Lees Summit West the night before to watch the states #1 ranked calss 5 team. LSW were gracious hosts and provided the Miller players with free pizza and seating at the game. The booster club and fundraiser money helped pay for the hotel and travel. Despite the loss the players enjoyed their experience and it was a chance for us to improve and bond as a team.

2-0 Cardinals Head to Hogan Prep

The Miller Football Cardinals are off to a 2-0 start thanks to a 46-21 victory over Greenfield and a 56-0 win over Diamond. The Cardinals next face Hogan Prep in Kansas City on Saturday, September 10 at 1PM. The Rams handed Miller their only regular season defeat last season 27-21.

Junior QB Dalton Gulick is off to a fast start. In 2 games Dalton has completed 21-35 passes for 330 yards and 4 TD and also ran for 155 yards on just 15 carries and 5 TD. Sophmore Brenden Richardson leads the team in rushing with 292 yards on 19 carries with 4 TD rushing. The OL has been strong up front allowing the backs to rush for 650 yards in 2 games. Stewart Parnell and Jordan Moots have led the recieving core to this point.

Defensively Brock Duncan led the team in tackles in game one with 13 but was injured late and had to sit out against Diamond. Austin Richardson has been very strong in the middle of the defense as he leads the team in TFL. Moots has 2 INT while Parnell and Chance Taylor each have one.

Starters Brock Duncan and John Nunez will both be back this week against Hogan Prep. The team will be leaving Friday after school and each player has been given an itenerary on the weekend.