West Branch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the North Star Cougars, falling 48-6. The Warriors lost against the Cougars in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 49-35 score last time.
Conner Danko threw for 52 yards and a touchdown.
Brayden Williamson was his top target, picking up 40 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Ethan Smith continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for North Star, rushing for 109 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 68 yards.
West Branch's loss dropped their record down to 0-10. As for North Star, they moved to 6-4 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
West Branch does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for North Star, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Berlin Brothersvalley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Berlin Brothersvalley's defense has only allowed 12.7 points per game this season, so North Star's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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