The North Branch sixth graders won the title Saturday, Oct. 29, defeating Columbus Township and completing an undefeated season at 7-0.

After a lackluster 0-0 tie at half, North Branch broke the deadlock on the fourth play of their first possession with a 60 yard touchdown run by Brett Klun on a sweep.

The defense held for the second touchdown, which came on a 1 yard quarterback sneak by Zach Shepherd, set up by a 70 yard punt return by Klun.

Again the defense held and North Branch took over on downs. The offense drove to the 10 yard line on two pass receptions by Dakota Savich from Shepherd to set up the third touchdown. Trent Holmes drove the middle untouched into the end zone. Capping the scoring, point after by Sheperd put the score at 20-0.

The season was led by a highly effective offense and very stingy defense, outscoring opponents 172-14. The offense was led by quarterbacks Travis Anderson, Zach Shepherd, and Jaeger Breitkreutz. Running backs Jared Houle, Justin Brunet, Brett Klun, Trent Holmes and Chace Johnson ran behind the dominating front line of center Kyle Goshey, guards Devin Quam and Kerry Konrad, tackles Brandon Heidelberger, and Isaac Chitty and tight end Dakota Savich.

The defense, which averaged giving up less than two first downs per game, was anchored by the defensive line: ends Joe Fairbanks and Ben Doerr, takcles Goshey and Breitkreutz, and guards Quam and Heidelberger. Linebacking crew consisted of Kolton Keister, Travis Moreno, Konrad and Johnson and defensive backs Brunet, Anderson, Klun and Houle.

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