The 3A #2 Noblesville Millers faced off against conference foe 3A #12 Zionsville Eagles Tuesday night. The game was played at Zionsville Youth Soccer Association. The Millers got on the board first with a combination play that started with Palmer Ault. He took the ball to the top of the box and slotted a pass to Brayden Doll. Doll sent a cross in front of the Zionsville net to Cole Bramblett, who rifled it in past the keeper. The Millers got on the board again in the 32nd minute when Doll played a short corner kick to Noah Bernot. Bernot passed it back to Doll, who sent it into the box where it was headed in by Holland. After going up 2-0, the Millers let up their first goal of the night on a Zionsville counterattack off of a deflected shot. Minutes later, Kyle Goad was taken down in the box. He drilled his penalty kick past the Zionsville keeper to make it 3-1 heading into halftime.

The Millers were able to hold their lead in the second half, despite giving up a goal on a penalty kick late in the game. Several Miller players stepped up tonight, including the first varsity appearance and start for Noah Adams. Defender Luke Odle gave a solid performance, helping to anchor the defensive line for the entire game.

The man of the match and winner of the championship belt went to Michael Crandley. After the game, Crandley said, “I think it was not our best games but we fought through our adversities. Guys who we needed tonight played a huge part in a hard fought team victory.”

The Millers return home on Thursday to play HCC rival 3A #4 Hamilton Southeastern.