Millikan lost to Newbury Park back in August of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Rams simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Panthers 49-20. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Rams' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 87th, while the Panthers are ranked 12th).
Newbury Park's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brady Smigiel, who threw for 327 yards and a pair of TDs, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. Tyler Stromsoe helped Smigiel out on the ground, rushing for 110 yards, while also picking up 60 receiving yards.
Millikan has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Millikan will face off against Loyola at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Newbury Park, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Arroyo Grande at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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