The Rams entered the field with confidence, and Ryan Carter ignited the offense with a nine‑touch, 61‑yard drive that capped with a touchdown, putting Millikan ahead early.
A swift answer from Loyola, led by Matthew Fine’s three‑yard rushing spree, tied the game at 7‑7 by halftime, leaving both teams evenly matched.
The Turning Point
After the break, Millikan’s defense tightened, but a costly penalty on fourth‑and‑long and a sack on quarterback Jonah Tuaniga stalled momentum, while Loyola’s offense found its rhythm.
J‑C Rising connected with Sam Friend for a scoring pass, and shortly after Jayden Rogers powered through for a three‑yard rush that extended the lead, followed by another touchdown to seal the game.
Coach Romeo Pellum later lamented the defensive reshuffles and missed opportunities, noting that despite a halftime deadlock the Rams were outscored 21‑0 in the second half.
Ryan Carter finished with 80 total yards, a drop from his opening surge, while Jayden Rogers amassed 101 rushing yards and three touchdowns, underscoring Loyola’s dominance.