The 3A #1 Millers traveled to Powell, Ohio on Saturday to take on Olentangy Liberty High School, a top ranked program in Ohio. The Millers got right to work with a goal in the 5th minute from Palmer Ault on an assist from Spencer Holland, who received a perfectly slotted ball from Brayden Doll. The Millers scored again less than a minute later on another goal from Palmer, this time on an assist from Jake Johns and Gabe Ingle. Ingle played a ball over the top that was brought down by Johns and slotted to Ault. The Millers returned in the second half and again had back to back goals. The first came in the 45th minute with a goal from Holland off of a perfectly executed combination play between Ault and Kyle Goad. The next goal had Johns finding Holland to make the score 4-0 Millers. The 5th and final goal of the day came from Doll on an assist from Goad.
Saturday’s win marked the third straight clean sheet for the Millers. Several Miller players served pivotal roles coming off the bench, including keeper Cole Thompson and defensive player Luke Odle, who made his first varsity appearance.
The player of the game and championship belt went to Ault, who had two goals and an assist on the day. After the game, Ault said, “It was a good team win. We played a new team with people we’re not used to. We looked a bit lethargic during warm-ups, but we came out strong. And we got to see some guys play a great supporting role and give us some minutes; they really helped us battle the heat.”
The Millers have another busy week next week. They will be at Hallmark Orthodontics Soccer Complex on Tuesday against the Avon Orioles, at Brebeuf on Thursday, and at North Central on Saturday.