Tennessee High School Football - Millington Central defeated by Brighton
October 24, 2024: Millington, TN 38053 The Brighton Cardinals were victorious over the host Millington Central Trojans football team by a score of 40-15 in Thursday's non-league challenge.
In their next game, the Cardinals face the Southwind Jaguars (Memphis, TN) in a 5A Region 8 challenge, on Friday, November 1. Brighton will attempt to improve on its 4-5 season record. The Jaguars enter the challenge with a 8-1 record after their 42-6 non-league win over Kirby (Memphis, TN).
The Trojans (6-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Melrose (Memphis, TN). The Golden Wildcats enter the 4A Region 8 challenge with a 7-3 record. In their last challenge, Melrose ran past Craigmont (Memphis, TN), 47-0, in a league challenge.
First Quarter
Millington-Marcus Hood 1 yd run (Trea Wampler kick)
Brighton-Brendan Killinger 33 yd run (Nolan Carson kick)
Brighton-Pierce Meacham 83 yd run (Nolan Carson kick)
Second Quarter
Brighton-Brendan Killinger 70 yd pass to Carnelius Douglas (Nolan Carson kick)
Brighton-Taylon Carpenter 49 yd punt return (kick missed)
Third Quarter
Brighton-Pierce Meacham 1 yd run (Nolan Carson kick)
Fourth Quarter
Millington-Seth Ervin 28 yd pass to Cody McGhee (Cam Puryear run)
Brighton-Pierce Meacham 53 yd run (kick blocked)