Football Week 3 Game Preview: Milford Eagles vs. Winton Woods Warriors

Game Preview: Milford Eagles vs. Winton Woods Warriors
Location: Winton Woods High School
Previous Year’s Matchup: Milford 3, Winton Woods 0

Milford Eagles (2-0, 1-0 ECC)
The Milford Eagles have started the season strong, with two dominant wins, including a 38-0 shutout over Walnut Hills. Quarterback Luke Brand has been exceptional, throwing for 451 yards and 6 touchdowns, with no interceptions. Brand’s favorite target, wide receiver Caden Bailey, has been a standout, catching 13 passes for 266 yards and 5 touchdowns. Running back Jordan Davis has also been effective, rushing for 220 yards and two touchdowns over two games.

Defensively, the Eagles have been solid, allowing just three points in two games. Key contributors include Jake Dixon, who has recorded 15 tackles, and Christian Felix, who has been involved in two forced fumbles.

Winton Woods Warriors (2-0, 1-0 ECC)
The Winton Woods Warriors are also undefeated, with wins over Springfield and Kings. While the offense has been balanced, quarterback Bryshawn Brown has faced some challenges, completing just 37% of his passes. The ground game, led by Tyler Gooding and Isaiah Garrett, has been the backbone of the Warriors’ offense, combining for over 120 rushing yards. Brown has also been effective on the ground, contributing a rushing touchdown in each game.

Winton Woods’ defense has been lights out, allowing only 11 points across two games. Linebacker Landen Anderson has been a force, recording 13 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and 2 interceptions. The defense’s ability to create turnovers will be key in this matchup.

Key Matchups:
Luke Brand vs. Winton Woods’ Secondary: Brand has been lethal through the air, but he’ll face a tough test against Winton Woods’ ball-hawking defense, led by Landen Anderson.

Winton Woods’ Running Game vs. Milford’s Front Seven: With Winton Woods relying on its ground attack, Milford’s defensive line, anchored by Jake Dixon, will need to step up and shut down the Warriors’ rushing game.

Editor’s Pick:
Both teams are undefeated and have shown impressive defensive capabilities, but Milford’s high-powered offense, led by Luke Brand and Caden Bailey, gives them the edge. Winton Woods will need a perfect defensive performance to contain Milford’s explosive passing attack.


The preview can be found on our Facebook and the Winton Woods vs. Milford Game was our selection for the Game of the Week with the X Factor being Winton Woods' secondary.
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Recap

Key Highlights:

Winton Woods’ defense dominated the game, allowing only three points as they shut down Milford’s offense, ending the Eagles' 14-game regular-season win streak. Quarterback Bryshawn Brown led the Warriors’ offense with both a passing and rushing touchdown, while Isaiah Garrett added a two-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter. Milford struggled in the red zone, running 18 plays inside Winton Woods’ 20-yard line but coming away with only a field goal.

MVP of the Game:

Justin Hill (Winton Woods) – The Alabama-bound defensive standout was relentless in the trenches, recording multiple sacks that stifled Milford's offense. His impact on third and fourth downs was crucial to Winton Woods’ defensive success.

Prediction vs. Actual Result:
Prediction: Winton Woods 24, Milford 10
Result: Winton Woods 22, Milford 3

What We Got Right:
We anticipated Winton Woods’ defense would be the key to the game, and they delivered, holding Milford to just 148 total yards and a single field goal. Additionally, we highlighted Milford’s need to get creative to overcome Winton Woods’ defensive line, which they struggled to do.

What We Got Wrong:
We overestimated Milford’s offensive output. While we expected them to score at least one touchdown, the Eagles' red zone inefficiency proved to be a larger obstacle than we had anticipated.

Winton Woods continues their strong start to the season, improving to 2-1, while Milford drops their first regular season game since August of 2022 against Kings. The Warriors’ defense remains the gold standard in the ECC, as they prepare to take on Turpin in Week 4.
 
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