Mills 49, Beebe 21: Gilcreast accounts for seven touchdowns in homecoming win

Mills 49, Beebe 21

October 9 2026

Kenneth “KJ” Gilcreast rushed for three touchdowns and threw four scoring passes as Mills rebounded with a 49-21 homecoming victory over Beebe on Friday night.

The Comets scored 35 consecutive points after Beebe struck first and took a 35-7 lead into halftime. Maddox Parker and Daking Warren each caught two touchdown passes, giving Gilcreast reliable targets as Mills improved to 5-1.

Beebe opened with a successful option series. After working the interior running game, Hayden Bates kept the ball long enough to pitch to Cameron Harness, who raced 40 yards for a touchdown. The extra point put the Badgers ahead 7-0 less than two minutes into the game.

Mills answered immediately. A completion to Parker and a strong Bryshun Cunningham run moved the Comets to the 9-yard line, where Gilcreast kept the ball, made a defender miss and scored. The extra point tied the game.

Gilcreast put Mills ahead with another first-quarter keeper, powering into the end zone with 6:13 remaining. Beebe blocked the extra point, leaving the Comets ahead 13-7. Cordae Ratliff then recovered a loose option pitch, giving the offense another chance to build its lead.

Gilcreast found Parker on a quick throw, and Parker made a defender miss to complete the touchdown play. Gilcreast added the two-point run for a 21-7 advantage. Mills followed with an interception on a Beebe halfback pass and carried that possession into the second quarter.

Facing third-and-8, Gilcreast kept the ball and ran for his third rushing touchdown. The extra point made it 28-7 with 10:49 left in the half. Warren then supplied the game’s biggest scoring reception, winning a contested catch on a 61-yard throw from Gilcreast. The kick pushed Mills ahead 35-7 with 8:11 remaining.

The Comets resumed scoring on their first possession after halftime. Daylon Bullock broke a 35-yard run, Parker added a catch and Gilcreast hit Warren on a post route for another touchdown. The extra point struck the upright, leaving the score 41-7.

Beebe answered through Harness, who again found room on a pitch after Donald Willett carried out the inside fake. The Badgers’ extra point made it 41-14.

Mills needed one more response. Gilcreast converted a third-and-1 keeper, Roosevelt Eaton gained 18 yards on a catch, and Cunningham provided a key block as the quarterback escaped pressure and threw to Parker in the end zone. Cunningham then took a handoff from Parker on the two-point conversion, extending the lead to 49-14 with 7:13 left in the third quarter.

Willett scored Beebe’s final touchdown on a fourth-quarter run. Mills hosts Greenbrier next Friday, while Beebe fell to 1-5.

Scoring summary

First quarter

Beebe: Cameron Harness, 40-yard run; extra point good. Beebe 7-0

Mills: Kenneth “KJ” Gilcreast, 9-yard run; extra point good. Tied 7-7

Mills: Kenneth “KJ” Gilcreast, rushing touchdown, 6:13; extra point blocked. Mills 13-7

Mills: Maddox Parker, touchdown pass from Kenneth “KJ” Gilcreast; Gilcreast two-point run. Mills 21-7

Second quarter

Mills: Kenneth “KJ” Gilcreast, rushing touchdown, 10:49; extra point good. Mills 28-7

Mills: Daking Warren, 61-yard pass from Kenneth “KJ” Gilcreast, 8:11; extra point good. Mills 35-7

Third quarter

Mills: Daking Warren, touchdown pass from Kenneth “KJ” Gilcreast; extra point hit upright. Mills 41-7

Beebe: Cameron Harness, rushing touchdown; extra point good. Mills 41-14

Mills: Maddox Parker, touchdown pass from Kenneth “KJ” Gilcreast, 7:13; Bryshun Cunningham two-point run. Mills 49-14

Fourth quarter

Beebe: Donald Willett, rushing touchdown. Final 49-21

Players Who Stood Out

Kenneth “KJ” Gilcreast, Mills — Three rushing touchdowns, four touchdown passes and a two-point run

Maddox Parker, Mills — Two touchdown receptions

Daking Warren, Mills — Two touchdown receptions, including a 61-yarder

Bryshun Cunningham, Mills — Two-point run and a key protection block on the last touchdown

Daylon Bullock, Mills — 35-yard run to set up the first second-half touchdown

Cordae Ratliff, Mills — Recovered a first-quarter fumble

Cameron Harness, Beebe — Two rushing touchdowns, including a 40-yarder

Donald Willett, Beebe — Fourth-quarter rushing touchdown

Hayden Bates, Beebe — Directed the option offense and delivered pitches on Harness’ scoring plays