Homecoming Game
The Millbrook Wildcats faced the Wakefield Wolverines on Friday’s Homecoming match. The final score was 25-0, with the Wildcats taking the win. Notably, #3 Brilison McCullers scored two touchdowns and rushed 145 yards, now averaging 101.4 rushing yards per game. Millbrook’s third down conversion rate was 5-15 and Wakefield’s 2-12. Both Wakefield and Millbrook recorded three turnovers. Wakefield recorded two fumbles and Millbrook one, and Wakefield caught an interception and Millbrook caught two interceptions. Millbrook’s win has advanced them to an impressive 7-1 record during the 2024 season. Quarterback Bryson Gray who recorded 136 passing yards in the win against Wakefield shared, “In my opinion, I feel like the most important plays of the game came from the special teams, we had an important 2 point conversion after our first drive and then on a punt we caused a safety, which helped bring up the momentum of the team.” Kicker/punter Breyson Palmer recorded 244 kickoff yards during the game, and kicker/punter Angel Gomez-Corona recorded a point after touchdown kick.
The defense has also been important for Millbrook’s success so far this season, with players like the sophomore Quinton Cypher making a big impact. Middle linebacker Matthew Chapin shared, “When I think about the most important play of the game, you gotta think offensively, because defensively we’ve been extremely solid. When we made changes to put a player like Zaire [Hines] at receiver, his touchdown before halftime was definitely important. Also, the whole defense putting out a shutout deserves to be highlighted for sure.”
Millbrook football has just two games left in the regular season. On October 25, they will be at home playing Knightdale. Make sure to support your Wildcats as the 2024 season comes to a close!
Homecoming King and Queen
During the Millbrook Wildcats game against the Wakefield Wolverines, this year’s Homecoming King and Queen was announced: seniors Angel Gomez-Corona and Kayla Moye.
#88 on the varsity football team, Angel Gomez-Corona is known for being a humble, helpful, and outgoing individual. Corona is a vital component to the Millbrook Wildcat Varsity team, having been a teamplayer for all four years. Corona’s “eager to help” attitude, hard work, and friendliness is what makes him Homecoming king. Corona is thankful to the people who voted for him and expresses immense gratitude for this opportunity, “This is so new to me, it feels amazing! I appreciate everybody who voted for me!”
Dance team captain, Kayla Moye is known for being a dedicated dancer, vibrant and engaged student. Moye is beloved among many and her friendly outgoing personality is what makes her Homecoming Queen. Moye is beyond thrilled to be Homecoming Queen, she says, “Oh my god! I am so excited! Thank you to everybody who voted for me, this is truly a pleasure, thanks y’all!”
