By David Fleet
Editor
Brandon Twp.— The Ortonville VFW Post 582 Honor Guard presented the colors for the national anthem at the Sept. 16 Brandon Football game. The annual “Salute to Service — Military, Veterans and 1st Responders tribute” honored Eric Overall, first responders, police officers, firefighters, military and veterans. The Blackhawks improved to 3-1 with a 62-18 win over Clio.
The Blackhawks displayed a balanced offensive attack with 279 yards in the air and 203 on the ground for a total of 482 yards.
BHS Soph. Quarterback Lance Briolat was 12 for 17 attempts for 206 yards and four touchdowns. BHS Jadon Olafsson was 2 for 2 and 53 yards, while BHS Jr. Drew Hickmott was 1 for 1 for 20 yards and 1 touchdown.
Rushing BHS Landin Zull had 8 carries for 52 yards, Sr. Jacob Ryeson had 2 touchdowns, Freshmen Carter Acquilina and Luke Hanson each had 1 touchdown.
Receiving Hickmott 5 completions for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns and Sr. Joey Norris 4 completions for 64 yards and 2 touchdowns.
“Another solid night up front by our boys on the lines,” said Coach Zube. “Also, thank you for the more than $10,000 raised for the Deputy Overall Scholarship Fund. Great night for Brandon and the community.”
On defense, BHS Jr., Jake Difalco, 10 tackles; Jr. Drew Hickmott, 9 tackles; Frosh. Luke Hanson, 6 tackles; Sr. Wes Atkinson 6 tackles; Sr. Brennan Johnson 6 tackles and 1 sack; Jr. Issac Miller, 5 tackles and 1 fumble recovery.