The 3A #2 Noblesville Millers took on the Carroll Chargers in the first of a Saturday doubleheader. The Millers came out strong with a goal in the sixth minute. The goal was created by midfielder Kyle Goad who set up Palmer Ault. Ault’s shot came from just outside the 18, deflected off a defender and creeped inside the far post. The Millers continued to press high up the pitch. This caused many mistakes by Carroll defenders in their defensive third. One mistake by the Carroll goalkeeper allowed Brayden Doll to intercept a pass and bury a shot into the net. With the Millers up 2-0, defender Andy Stansfield played a ball over the top to Sammy Holland. Holland worked the Carroll defender and drew a foul in the box. Holland drilled the penalty kick past a diving keeper to put the Millers up 3-0.
Just before halftime, the Millers were shown a red card and were force to play with 10 men for the remainder of the game. Forced to play a more reserved game due to being down a player, the Millers maintained the 3-0 lead throughout the rest of the game, with several key stops by goalkeeper Gabe Ingle.
The 3A #2 Noblesville Millers hosted the 3A #20 Homestead Spartans at Hallmark Orthodontics Soccer Complex on Saturday for senior night.
The Millers were celebrating the class of 2022, which includes 13 Miller soccer players: Gabe Ingle, Spencer Holland, Palmer Ault, Brayden Doll, Kyle Goad, Cole Bramblett, Jordan Hindes, Andreas Michaeloff, Andy Stansfield, Drew Cochran, Brady Horn, Michael Crandley, and Matthew Morris.
The Millers got on the board early with a Cole Bramblett drawing a foul in the box during the fourth minute. He successfully scored on his penalty kick, putting the Millers up 1-0.
The Millers maintained possession through most of the first half, but were unable to convert scoring opportunities. The Millers faced more pressure from the Spartans in the second half, but the Miller defense held them scoreless.
The man of the match and winner of the championship belt was senior and captain, Gabe Ingle. After the game, Ingle said, “The depth of our team really showed today with having two games. We have a deep squad and that helped us tremendously. Also, the student section showed up and as always, showed out. I am glad all of our seniors got some playing time. And on behalf of the seniors, I want to thank all the parents and coaches who helped organize senior night. It was a really special night.”
The Millers end the regular season with a conference game at Brownsburg on Thursday.
Additional spacing in today’s write-up is brought to you courtesy of Miller soccer supporter and advisor, and retired journalism teacher, Butch Robbins. Thanks, Butch!