Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, North Branch couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Detroit Country Day Yellowjackets by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. The Broncos haven't had much luck with the Yellowjackets recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.

Haley Henry
| 11/13/25 vs Detroit Country Day | 15 |
| 11/11/25 @ Notre Dame Prep | 15 |
| 11/07/25 vs Imlay City | 18 |
Despite the defeat, North Branch saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Haley Henry had 15 digs and two assists. Henry has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more digs the last three times she's played.
North Branch's loss dropped their record down to 41-12. As for Detroit Country Day, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 26-9.
North Branch does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Detroit Country Day, they will challenge Lake Fenton on Tuesday.
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