Millington Rolls Past Clintondale 62-0, Advances to Division 7 District Championship
Cardinals erupt for 41 first-half points, remain undefeated at 10-0 behind three-touchdown performances from Drake Terwilliger and Brason Trato.
MILLINGTON, MI — The Millington Cardinals continued their dominant undefeated season Friday night, overwhelming Clintondale 62-0 in an MHSAA Division 7 district semifinal at Furno Field.
Millington (10-0) wasted little time taking control, scoring 20 points in the opening quarter and adding 21 more before halftime. The Cardinals combined an explosive rushing attack, opportunistic special teams and a suffocating defensive performance to secure their place in the district championship.
Drake Terwilliger and Brason Trato led the offensive explosion, accounting for six touchdowns between them, while the Millington defense limited Clintondale to just 99 total yards.
Cardinals Take Command Early
Millington established its dominance on the ground from the opening possession.
Terwilliger started the scoring with a 20-yard touchdown run before finding the end zone again from three yards out. Quarterback Layden DeLong added a 1-yard touchdown run to give the Cardinals a commanding 20-0 advantage after the first quarter.
The scoring continued in the second quarter as Trato broke free for a 24-yard touchdown run. Terwilliger followed with a 39-yard scoring run, completing his three-touchdown performance before halftime.
Trato then delivered another big play, returning a punt for a touchdown to extend Millington's lead to 41-0 at the break.
The Cardinals continued adding to their advantage in the second half.
Trato scored his third touchdown of the night on a 20-yard run in the third quarter. Eli Staffne added an 18-yard touchdown run in the fourth, and Caleb Paquette capped the scoring with another punt-return touchdown.
Hudson Wygonik connected on eight extra-point attempts as Millington completed the 62-point performance.
Ground Game Powers Cardinals
Millington's rushing attack proved nearly unstoppable, producing 341 yards on the ground and averaging an impressive 13.6 yards per carry.
Terwilliger led the charge with 173 yards and three touchdowns on just 10 carries, averaging 17.3 yards per attempt.
DeLong contributed 61 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Trato added 51 yards and two rushing scores. Trato also contributed a special-teams touchdown, giving him three scores overall.
The Cardinals finished with 380 yards of total offense, demonstrating their ability to produce explosive plays throughout the contest.
Defense Delivers Shutout
While Millington's offense dominated the scoreboard, the Cardinals' defense was equally impressive.
Millington limited Clintondale to just 99 total yards and prevented the Dragons from converting a single third- or fourth-down opportunity.
The defensive front consistently pressured Clintondale's offense, recording five sacks.
Gauge Woelzlein and Trato each registered two sacks, while Ben Hitsman contributed another.
Evan Kreger added an interception as the Cardinals completed the shutout.
17.3 Yards Per Carry
1 Punt-Return TD | 2 Sacks
1-Yard TD Run
| Player | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Eli Staffne | 18-yard rushing touchdown |
| Caleb Paquette | Punt-return touchdown |
| Hudson Wygonik | 8 successful extra points |
| Player | Defensive Statistics |
|---|---|
| Gauge Woelzlein | 2 Sacks |
| Brason Trato | 2 Sacks |
| Ben Hitsman | 1 Sack |
| Evan Kreger | 1 Interception |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millington | 20 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 62 |
| Clintondale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ithaca (9-1) at Millington (10-0)
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Furno Field — Millington, Michigan
1. Millington Remains Perfect at 10-0
The Cardinals preserved their undefeated record with another convincing performance, advancing to the Division 7 district championship. Millington continues to demonstrate why it is a dangerous postseason opponent.
2. Terwilliger Delivers Explosive Performance
Drake Terwilliger's 173 rushing yards and three touchdowns on just 10 carries highlighted the Cardinals' offensive dominance. His 17.3 yards per carry helped Millington establish control early.
3. Trato Makes an Impact in All Three Phases
Brason Trato showcased his versatility with two rushing touchdowns, a punt-return touchdown and two defensive sacks. His contributions on offense, defense and special teams played a major role in Millington's victory.
4. Cardinals' Defense Shuts Down Clintondale
Holding an opponent to 99 total yards and zero third- or fourth-down conversions is an impressive postseason performance. Millington's five sacks and Kreger's interception further demonstrated the defense's ability to control the game.
5. Special Teams Provide Additional Firepower
Millington scored twice on punt returns, with Trato and Paquette each finding the end zone. Those plays added another dimension to an already explosive Cardinals attack.
Up Next: District Championship Showdown
Millington will return to Furno Field on Friday, November 6, at 7:00 p.m., hosting Ithaca in the MHSAA Division 7 district championship.
Ithaca (9-1) advanced with an impressive 49-0 shutout of Saginaw Valley Lutheran in its district semifinal.
The matchup features two teams coming off dominant postseason victories, with Millington looking to maintain its perfect season and move one step closer to a state championship.
Next Game
MHSAA Division 7 District Championship
Ithaca Yellowjackets (9-1) at Millington Cardinals (10-0)
Friday, November 6 | 7:00 p.m.
Furno Field — Millington, Michigan
