Millwood holds out coach and five players in season opener against Marlow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Millwood's new football coach Michael Billingsley and five players were held out during the team's season opener against Marlow on August 29, 2026, due to a rules violation. The Falcons, ranked sixth in Class 2A-II, faced a tough start to the season, with Marlow emerging as a formidable opponent. The school confirmed the holdout was part of an ongoing investigation. In the absence of Billingsley, assistant coach Gerald Jones took over coaching responsibilities. Marlow dominated the match, with senior players Noah Torrez and Clint Ladon contributing seven touchdown runs between them.
- •Millwood's opener held on August 29, 2026
- •Billingsley and five players held out for rule violations
- •Marlow won with seven touchdown runs from Torrez and Ladon
- •Gerald Jones served as interim head coach
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Millwood coach Michael Billingsley, 5 players held out in OSSAA football season opener
"New Millwood football coach Michael Billingsley and five of his players were held out from the Falcons’ season opener against Marlow on Friday.
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