North Branford had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Weaver Beavers 54-13 on the road on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Thunderbirds have posted since September 21, 2023.
Leading North Branford to victory were Tommy Hansen and Aj Sigel. Hansen gained 264 total yards and four touchdowns, while Sigel rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. Hansen really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, North Branford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 343 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 216 rushing yards in 11 consecutive games dating back to last season.
North Branford will welcome Cromwell/Portland at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Weaver, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Haddam-Killingworth at 6:30 p.m. on September 27th.
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