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Millennium football upset bid comes up short at Higley

Millennium tight end Simeon Johnson is brought down near the goal line by Higley defenders in a Nov. 17 5A quarterfinal game in Gilbert. Millennium’s season ended with a 43-23 loss to the No. 1-seeded Knights.

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The Millennium Tigers 2023 football story included some impressive wins.

For one exciting moment on Friday, Nov. 17, it looked like the Tigers had a chance to pull off a stunning playoff upset as a possible crowning season achievement.

The Tigers pulled to within five points at No. 1 5A playoff seed and defending champion Higley before the hosts pulled away in the fourth quarter and handed Millennium a season-ending, 43-23 defeat.

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