Millennium's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 35-19 win over the Willow Canyon Wildcats. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Donovan Delong continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while also throwing for 133 yards and three touchdowns. Trey Peck was Delong's top target, picking up 84 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Despite the defeat, Willow Canyon saw an underclassman step up: Joel Cooper rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown. Those 165 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for him. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyus Dragon, who picked up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The victory got Millennium back to even at 2-2. As for Willow Canyon, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-2.
Millennium will challenge Horizon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Horizon knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Millennium likes a good challenge. As for Willow Canyon, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Westview at 7:00 p.m.
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