On Friday, September 26th, the Milton High football team kicked off their season with high hopes against Needham. Following last year’s impressive season, which ended in a Super Bowl championship at Gillette Stadium, excitement was in the air.

Despite a tough loss in their opening match, the team quickly rebounded, winning their next two games against Central High School and Framingham.

Coach Andrew Hunt shared his optimism for the season ahead: “We are very excited about the football team this season. We lost a lot of great players to graduation after last year's state championship, but the team has stepped up in a big way to fill those gaps.”

The leadership of the team's five captains - Patrick Collins, Harry Hinckle, Aidan Reilly, Terren Bly, and Colin Donovan - has been vital in helping the team adjust. “Our captains are doing a great job of guiding the team by using the experience they gained as players last year,” Hunt added.

After the defeat to Needham, who finished third in Division I last season, the Milton players bounced back quickly, showing their determination and teamwork. The victories over Central and Framingham proved their resilience and their ability to carry forward the legacy built in previous years.

Looking ahead, Hunt acknowledged the challenges of their upcoming schedule: “Our schedule is challenging, and we will be tested the rest of the regular season, so we have to continue to focus on us and improve every single day.” Teams like Natick and Walpole could prove to be formidable opponents.

Community support has been a crucial part of the team’s spirit. Fans pack the stands at Brooks Field for every home game. Milton’s student section, with every grade represented, enthusiastically follows each game’s theme — whether it’s USA night or a gold-out. Their energy has become a huge factor for the Wildcats, who hope to ride that momentum to another trip to Gillette Stadium this year, fulfilling their championship legacy.