Noblesville opened its football season by taking on one of the biggest names on the biggest stage Friday night.
The Millers played perennial state championship contender Cathedral at Lucas Oil Stadium as part of the Colts Horseshoe Classic. The Irish are ranked No. 2 in Class 5A to start the season, and played like it, beating Noblesville 31-7.
Cathedral led 24-0 in the second quarter before the Millers got on the board: Luke Blevins caught a 58-yard touchdown pass from Grant Gremel. Jack Knight added the extra point kick, and the 24-7 score would stand at halftime. The Irish scored one more touchdown in the fourth quarter.
While Cathedral’s defense only allowed the Millers 22 yards on the ground, Gremel did compile 158 yards passing, including the long touchdown. Brandon Lowe had three catches, while Jayden Barrett’s two receptions totaled 34 yards. Wyatt Blades and Zach Blevins both also made two receptions.
Gremel lead the Millers’ rushing with 18 yards.
On defense, Jacob Hamm led Noblesville with five tackles. Blades and Max Pollard both had four. Carson Sanders and Zac Tuinei both made one sack.
The Millers will continue their challenging schedule next Friday, hosting 6A No. 4 Carmel at the newly re-named Beaver Field.
ABOVE: Noblesville West Middle School shooting survivor Ella Whistler shakes Miller player Dalton Davis’ hand during the coin toss. Whistler and NWMS hero teacher Jason Seaman were part of the coin toss before the game. (Kent Graham)
Noblesville’s Grant Gremel threw a 58-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. (Kent Graham)