Mill Creek was the 21-10 winner over Norcross when they last played one another back in August of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Hawks lost to the Blue Devils at home by a 45-28 margin on Friday. While the Hawks had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the Blue Devils 7-3.
When it comes to explaining why Mill Creek lost, don't look at Jayde Beasley. Despite the final result, he rushed for 193 yards, and also picked up 60 receiving yards.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 2.7 yards per carry. The team can thank Cameron Camarotti for the heroic effort on defense: he. Mill Creek's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.2.
Norcross' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was PJ Wolfe, who threw for 257 yards and four TDs while picking up 12.9 yards per attempt. The Blue Devils' leading receiver Titus Travis was Wolfe's top target yet again, picking up 97 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Mill Creek's record is now 1-1. As for Norcross, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Coming up, Mill Creek will challenge Archer at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Norcross, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Walton at 7:30 p.m. on September 5.
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