Miller took care of business in their home opener (barely) on Friday. They slipped by the La Sierra Eagles 28-27. The score was all tied up 7-7 at the break, but the Rebels were the better team in the second half.
Miller had a senior duo take command as Stanley Leslie gained 101 total yards and two touchdowns and Jacob Sauceda rushed for 92 yards on only 11 carries.
One reason for the win was Miller's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.
La Sierra's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Shawn Childs, who rushed for 153 yards and a pair of scores, and Steven Moore, who threw for 180 yards and one touchdown while completing 84.6% of his passes.
Looking ahead, Miller will face off against Citrus Hill at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for La Sierra, they will take on West Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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