A late‑season rainstorm forced the scheduled Friday showdown between the Millbrook Wildcats and the Garner Trojans to be pushed back a day, turning the Thursday night under the lights into a tense, rain‑soaked affair that drew a packed crowd eager to see the new‑look Wildcats in action.
The Wildcats struck first when Santonis Wright burst through the line for an 11‑yard touchdown run, capping the opening drive and putting Millbrook on the board with a 6‑0 lead.
Knight Pate added to the early lead with a six‑yard scoring run before the end of the first quarter, extending the advantage to 13‑0 and setting a tone of relentless offense.
Midway through the second quarter, Millbrook’s defense delivered a pivotal moment, forcing a turnover on downs that halted Garner’s only genuine drive and preserved the shutout.
Explosive third quarter
The third quarter belonged to quarterback Bryson Gray, who connected with King Murdock on a 75‑yard strike and later found him again for a 12‑yard touchdown, inflating the Wildcats’ lead to 34‑0 and showcasing a potent aerial attack.
Hayes Brawner contributed a 20‑yard touchdown reception, and the scoring continued when Kaiden Jones plunged into the end zone from six yards out, the play followed by a successful two‑point conversion that capped the night at 42‑0.
Statistically, Millbrook’s offense compiled roughly 210 passing yards and 66 rushing yards, while Garner managed just 73 passing yards and 122 rushing yards, underscoring the Wildcats’ balanced attack.
Bryson Gray finished the game 10‑of‑20 through the air with three touchdowns and one interception, a performance that highlighted both his arm strength and decision‑making under pressure.
Looking ahead, Millbrook will host Heritage next Friday at 7 p.m., while Garner travels to face Laney on the same evening, promising another busy night of high‑school football.