North Branch has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 10.63 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 31-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Armada Tigers. The loss continues a trend for the Broncos in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now lost four in a row.
A big part of Armada's win came down to the chemistry between Lucas Pratt and his top target Todd Seiler. Pratt threw for 222 yards and three touchdowns while Seiler picked up 158 receiving yards and a touchdown. Seiler was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 65 yards. Jak Klee was another key player, picking up 28 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
North Branch's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2-1. As for Armada, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
North Branch will head out to take on Almont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Almont: 11.1, North Branch: 10.6) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Armada, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Imlay City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Armada is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.4 points per game this season.
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