The Millbrook Wildcats will take on the Wakefield Wolverines at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Millbrook's defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so Wakefield's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Millbrook is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Rolesville just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Friday. They were outmatched by the Rams on the road and fell 35-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Wildcats were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Wakefield scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of Wake Forest by a score of 31-28. The Wolverines' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
The losing side was boosted by Austin Congleton, who threw for 123 yards and four touchdowns. Kailen Vines-Johnson was Congleton's top target, picking up 37 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Wakefield didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tyler Rotellini and Zion Jones. Wakefield got some further help from Malcolm Mcintyre: he forced a fumble and made seven total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Having lost for the first time this season, Millbrook fell to 6-1. As for Wakefield, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Everything went Millbrook's way against Wakefield when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as Millbrook made off with a 41-19 victory. Will Millbrook repeat their success, or does Wakefield have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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