The North Branford Thunderbirds will head out on the road to take on the Morgan Huskies at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Friday, North Branford was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 20-14 to Cromwell/Portland. The Thunderbirds have struggled against the Panthers recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
North Branford might have lost, but man, Aj Sigel was a machine: he rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries, and also threw for 135 yards and a touchdown on only nine passes.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: North Branford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 206 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 206 rushing yards in 12 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Morgan was beaten by Rockville 34-7 on Thursday. The Huskies were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 27-7.
North Branford's record now sits at 1-1. As for Morgan, their record is now 0-2.
North Branford skirted past Morgan 37-34 in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Morgan's Jack Nye, who picked up 196 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 42 yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for North Branford to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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