Sport: Football Category: Scores & Results

Trae Taylor and Tay Ellis start summer practice at Millard South

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:39 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Trae Taylor and Tay Ellis start summer practice at Millard South

Summary

Four-star prospect Trae Taylor and three-star recruit Tay Ellis began their summer training sessions at Millard South (Neb.) this week. Taylor was named MVP at the Elite 11 event in Las Vegas before his transfer from Carmel Catholic (Ill.). Both players are Nebraska commits, with Taylor poised to take over as quarterback after the graduation of Jett Thomalla. Millard South looks to defend its NSAA Class A state title after finishing 2025 ranked 15th nationally. The team's season starts this summer against non-district opponents Lee’s Summit North (Mo.) and Saint Louis Cardinal Ritter College (Mo.).

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Trae Taylor and Tay Ellis began summer practice at Millard South.
•Taylor was named MVP at the Elite 11 event in Las Vegas.
•Ellis ranks as the fifth-best player in Nebraska.
•Millard South finished 15th in the final national rankings for 2025.
•Season opens with games against non-district teams in the summer.

Latest Updates

5:39 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska duo Trae Taylor and Tay Ellis begin practice at Millard South (Neb.)

What they're saying

"
4-star prospect Trae Taylor and Omaha Millard South (Neb.) officially kicked off their summer training programs this week after the quarterback’s time in Las Vegas at the Elite 11 event, where he was named MVP. Taylor transferred from Carmel Catholic (Ill.) following his commitment to Nebraska. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 […]
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Football