Football Recap: Dynamic Duo of Caden Calvin and Jarod Lung Lead Miller to Victory

By Team Reports Oct 2, 2024, 11:52am

Football Recap: Miller Cardinals vs. Diamond Wildcats

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It was a proper cat-fight when Miller took on Diamond on Thursday. The Miller Cardinals secured a 12-8 W over the Diamond Wildcats. The victory was some much needed relief for the Cardinals as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Leading Miller to victory were Jarod Lung and Caden Calvin. Lung rushed for 34 yards and two touchdowns, while Calvin rushed for 87 yards.

Miller's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Mason Neely and Brodie Rinker. Neely is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.

Miller's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Diamond, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.

Miller didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 28-22 loss vs. Ash Grove on the 27th. Diamond has also already played their next contest, a 52-16 defeat against Marionville on the 27th.

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