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Home Football Opener Features Crosstown Showdown Against Anderson

Posted on: September 7, 2023

SETTING THE SCENE: One of the first marquee Eastern Cincinnati Conference match-ups of 2023 is on tap this week as Anderson visits Milford as part of the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown. The match-up will pit a pair of 3-0 squads and the top-two offenses in the league with both squads averaging over 42 points per game. Last year’s game was a classic with Milford stopping a game-winning two-point conversion attempt in the final seconds to pull out the victory. Fans that can’t make the game in-person can watch a live stream here.

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The match-up by the numbers

A look at the Milford-Anderson match-up by the numbers (per game averages & conference team rankings):

Milford scoring offense (2^nd-42.7) vs. Anderson scoring defense (2^nd-14.3)

Milford total offense (2^nd-409.7) vs. Anderson total defense (3^rd-250.0)

Milford rushing offense (5^th-124.3) vs. Anderson rushing defense (3^rd-91.7)

Milford passing offense (3^rd-285.3) vs. Anderson passing defense (2^nd-158.3)
Anderson scoring offense (1^st-45.3) vs. Milford scoring defense (5^th-23.3)

Anderson total offense (1^st-462.3) vs. Milford total defense (4^th-312.7)

Anderson rushing offense (4^th-158.7) vs. Milford rushing defense (4^th-97.0)

Anderson passing offense (2^nd-303.7) vs. Milford passing defense (8^th-215.7)

Inside the numbers
A look at Milford’s statistical leaders:
Rushing Yards: Nathan Webster (301, 5 TDs)
Passing Yards: Luke Brand (856, 6 TDs)
Receiving Yards: Reece Davis (385, 3 TDs)
Tackles: Andrew Littrell (25)
Sacks: Four tied (1.0)
Interceptions: Will Reid (2)
Punting Average: Jacob Luecke (38.7)
Kickoff Return Yards: Reece Davis (115, 0 TDs)
Punt Return Yards: Reece Davis (135, 1 TD)

A look at Anderson’s statistical leaders:
Rushing Yards: Brodey Berg (358, 8 TDs)
Passing Yards: Justice Burnam (891, 11 TDs)
Receiving Yards: Trace Jallick (240, 3 TDs)
Tackles: Joey Emrick (24)
Sacks: Three tied (1.0)
Interceptions: Two tied (1)
Punting Average: Brodey Berg (10.0)
Kickoff Return Yards: T.J. Nelson (66)
Punt Return Yards: T.J. Nelson (41)

Notable 2023 Performances

Newcomer Nathan Webster made an immediate impact in his Milford debut in Week 1 vs. Edgewood. The transfer from the Atlanta-area and younger brother of former Eagle RB Natwan Webster is also a running back. Against Edgewood, Webster rushed for 103 yards and three touchdowns.
Senior Max Hardoerfer had the biggest play of his Milford career late in the Edgewood contest as he scooped up a fumble forced by Daniel Walker and rumbled 72 yards for a touchdown.
Senior Reece Davis was a dual threat in a big way in Milford's wild win over Lebanon. He opened the game with an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown, then hauled in a receiving TD late in the first quarter. He capped the night with the game-winning TD reception with 34 seconds remaining. Reece finished the night with nine catches for 130 yards, along with 175 yards in returns.
In just his second start at QB, junior Luke Brand had a big night at Lebanon, connecting on three TD passes. He finished the night 20 of 37 for 240 yards passing.
Junior LB Christian Felix made his first big impact play of the season on defense with a sack/forced fumble that set up an Eagles' touchdown. He finished with three tackles on top of the strip sack.
Junior QB Luke Brand had a record-setting performance in the Eagles' big win over rival Loveland. For the night, Brand set a Milford school record with 423 passing yards, connecting on 34-of-46 passes and a pair of touchdowns. He also added a pair of rushing touchdowns.
Senior K Mason Cooper connected on all seven of his extra point attempts, as well as his first career field goal, a 31-yard try. He also kicked off a total of eight times with four resulting in touchbacks.
Reeve Davis topped 100 yards receiving for the second straight game against Loveland, hauling in 10 passes for a career-high 172 yards.
Nathan Webster continued to make his presence felt in the Loveland win, totaling 127 yards for his second 100-yard plus game of the year.

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