MILLINGTON – Millington used a stout run defense to defeat Nouvel for the second straight time by the score of 44-6. The Cardinals held Nouvel to -26 yards rushing for the game.

The Cardinals were led by Issac Slough’s 177 yards passing on 10 completions and three touchdowns. Slough completed two touchdowns to Jerdannio Bailey, who finished with 97 yards receiving on four receptions.

Drew Kihn added two touchdowns. Kihn finished with 71 yards receiving on four receptions and a score. He also added a 44-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter.

Leyton Mays led the team on the ground running for 83 yards on 12 attempts and two scores.

Defensively Millington was led by Mays’ six tackles and Calvin Dipzinski’s five tackles and an interception.

The Cardinals go on the road next week when they travel to Hemlock on Friday, September 10. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.