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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Millett wearing rival colours next season Huron Warriors lineman off to Albany BY CUDMORE jcudmoreyrmgcom Cody is accustomed to getting his uniform dirty toiling in the trenches Hell have to to love the colour scheme of his next football uniform though The Huron Heights Warriors offensive lineman signed a letter of intent this month to attend the University of Albany on a partial football scholarship That means hell swap his maroonandgold Huron colours for the purple-and- gold of the Great Danes Purple and gold Why those are the colours of the Warriors arch rival Newmarket Raiders too Kidding aside Millett put in the legwork attending several assess ment camps in the United States to realize his football dream Aw Im not too worried about it Millett a Newmarket resident said with a laugh I mentioned to them that those were the colours of our rivals I wanted to go south so I took it Im looking forward to it but Im nervous Millett 18 typically lines up at centre or guard en the offensive line He is only the second lineman in Canada so far this year to receive a Division I offer Hes intense and gets it done on the field He knows how to finish blocks Warriors assistant coach Heath Weir said Hes the kind of kid you want on your team Hes a good team leader Millett who transferred to Huron Heights from Sacred Heart Catholic High School after Grade 9 played on both sides of the ball for one year By senior however he became a dedicated offensive lineman I knew I would progress at offen sive line rather than on defense said Millett who started playing football in the YorkSimcoe Bucs club program as a 12yearold Im not tall enough for defensive end or heavy enough for the line I was surprised I started all three years at Huron especially in Grade Millett is among seven Warriors players to receive NCAA offers in the past four years It is a stan dard unmatched by Ontario high schools He watched as Huron teammates Kelvin Seilis and Cory Watman signed on at Eastern Michigan University two years ago That inspired me and made me know its real said the twotime all star in York Region and GTA post season polls The sixfoot threeinch 270- pound Millett knows he is in for heavy dosages of intense instruc tion Hes ready for the challenge to improve his game I think 111 have to start using more technique said Millett who credits Huron Heights lines coach Brent Weir wfth his onfield devel opment Here Ive been muscling guys I think it was more my attitude they liked They think I have a killer attitude If I have a personal opin ion on something ill say it A scan of the Albany roster shows just two centres and one is a senior He hopes that accelerates his opportunity to play sooner Athlete of the Week is a regular feature highlighting local athletes and their accom plishments If you know of a nominee contact The Era atjcudmofB9yrmgcom or 905-853- PHOTOMIKE BARRETT Cody Millett will attend the Uni versity of Albany on a partial foot ball scholarship the und Local Experts to assist you with anything you need Around the House You Need Energy Efficient Hassle Free Estimates WINDOWS GREENHOUSE WINDOWS DOORS PORCH ENCLOSURES PHANTOM SCREENS C0MTIACTIiCCOM hand 100 Mask Wit Mill Shop EXPERT REFINISHING REPAIRS UPHOLSTERY a en file Benefit From Over 36 Yrs Experience HAND STRIPPING STRUCTURAL REPAIRS COLOUR CHANGES BRASS HARDWARE CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY Visit Our Showroom or Call For Estimate 9058983938 M ONTARIO ST NEWMARKET FURNACE TUNEUP clean check for your furnace Service You Can Trust Since We Service All Makes 9057274258 LfnJM Me at 1 Celebratim Shades Window Fashions UP TO ion lies WINDOW FASHIONS aft AURORA 15461 Yonge St toll free Suttmt Future Reilty Inc nil Inulii lit til I si in Set Direct PaulaCase Its more environmentally friendly to rather than replace SAVE 10 OFF ANY KITCHEN Cabinat or custom SHOP AT HOVE SERVICE Call