The home team had won the previous four meetings between Branham and Leigh, and Leigh kept the tradition alive. The Bruins took a 31-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Longhorns on Friday. The Bruins were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Longhorns apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
Andrew Ho
| 09/19/25 vs Ann Sobrato | 119 |
| 11/07/25 @ Leigh | 92 |
| 08/29/25 @ Hollister | 50 |
| 10/31/25 @ Santa Teresa | 43 |
| 10/09/25 vs Lincoln | 40 |
When it comes to explaining why Branham lost, don't look at Michael Murphy. Despite the final result, he rushed for 178 yards and three TDs while picking up 8.9 yards per carry. Murphy really tore up the turf during one magnificent 91-yard run. Branham also got a significant boost from Andrew Ho, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 92 yards.
Leigh's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Miles Huntington, who rushed for 69 yards and one touchdown on only five carries, and also picked up 45 receiving yards and one score. Another player making a difference was Blake Zanger, who rushed for 149 yards and one TD.
Branham has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season. As for Leigh, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-4.
As of now, neither Branham nor the Longhorns have any future games scheduled.
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