Running back D'Mari Bryant scored two touchdowns to help lead Millennium past Shadow Ridge, 49-14, in the Tigers' homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 25
The 5A Tigers (No. 6 in The Republic's 5A rankings), improved to 5-0 on the season. The Stallions fell to 3-2.
On the first play from scrimmage, Millennium defensive back Daylen Moore was seriously injured. He was taken away in an ambulance before play resumed.
Key plays
Millennium started the scoring with a touchdown reception by Bryant, the second-leading rusher in 5A.
Later, the Tigers scored on a long touchdown reception by Kasaun Rouzan-Franklin to bring the score to 14 - 0
The Stallions answered a touchdown reception by Charles Harris that brought the score to 14-7.
Key players
Bryant's two early
scores for Millennium appeared to jump-start the Tigers. In addition, Millennium's Kaiden Johnson also scored two touchdowns.
Shadow Ridge's Jakhi Epson scored a touchdown to tie the game before halftime.
Key quotes
“The way the boys were resilient and how they just came back and played the way we know how to play,"- Lamar Early, Millennium coach
"We tackled; we had depth integrity, came off the ball and made plays," - Michael Zdebski, Shadow Ridge coach
Up next:
Millennium plays at Verrado on Oct. 2. Shadow Ridge hosts Brophy Prep that same night.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Millennium stays perfect after win over Shadow Ridge
