Football: Miles College upends Clark Atlanta

By Kevin Waters

Miles College player spoiler at Clark Atlanta Homecoming defeating the Panthers 49-28. After a hot start to the season Clark Atlanta now sits at 3-2 in SIAC play. The Miles Golden Bears improved to 5-0 in SIAC play & 5-2 overall.

Miles scored touchdowns on offense, defense, and special teams while scoring 35 unansweredvpoints en route to a 49-28 win over the Panthers. Miles has now won eight straight games against CAU. Miles has now won five consecutive games this season, and has put itself in the driver's seat to reach the SIAC Championship Game for the first time since 2021.

The first was played on relatively even terms. The first quarter ended with a 7-7 tie. CAU git a one yards touchdown run by David Wright. Miles then responded with blocked punt ran in for a touchdown by Tifton Dobbs. In The 2nd quarter Miles got a 20 yard touchdown pass from Kahill Anglin to Jaylin Peterson. Milescled 14-7 at halftime. It was a lewd the would not lose.

The 3rd quarter saw Miles score 21 unanswered points. A 27 yard run by Ja Leatherwood, A 14 yard TD reception by Franck Pierre and 32 yard pick 6 by Keidarris Griffin gave Miles a 35-7 lead in the 3rd quarter. CAU would managed a 3rd quarter score to make it 35-14 heading into the 4th quarter. The 4th quarter saw Miles extend the lead to 42-14 then to 49-21. CAU & Miles manage a late scores to make the final 49-28.