North Branford hasn't had much luck against Cromwell/Portland recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The North Branford Thunderbirds will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against the Cromwell/Portland Panthers at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
North Branford is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Weaver. North Branford simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Weaver 54-13 on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Thunderbirds have posted since September 21, 2023.
Tommy Hansen and Aj Sigel were among the main playmakers for North Branford as the former gained 264 total yards and four touchdowns and the latter 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 matches dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Cromwell/Portland gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They strolled past Coginchaug Regional/East Hampton/Hale Ray with points to spare, taking the game 28-12.
North Branford was taken down by Cromwell/Portland 52-18 in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Can North Branford avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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