Branham turns tables on neighborhood rival Leigh to stay unbeaten
byDuc Manh•
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SAN JOSE — Branham’s energy operating sport had met little resistance within the first three video games of the season. Friday’s matchup towards native rival and frequent nemesis Leigh proved to be somewhat harder.
However the finish outcome was the identical, a 28-13 victory because the Bruins improved to 4-0.
William Augenstein, Branham’s 6-foot-3, 200-pound quarterback, carried 27 instances for 158 yards and three touchdowns. Operating again Elias Antillion added one other 100 yards as Branham pounded on the Leigh protection with 52 operating performs for 294 yards.
Spectacular totals, however over the primary three video games in wins over Cupertino, Oak Grove and Gunderson, the Bruins averaged 10.2 yards per carry — as a workforce.
Branham’s Elias Antillon (2) runs with the ball through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
“Because the season goes alongside we’ll undoubtedly get extra concerned within the passing sport and we’ll explode offensively, off the charts,” Augenstein stated. “I actually consider our soccer workforce might be fully unstoppable.”
Leigh had Branham’s quantity lately, successful the final two and 5 of the final seven conferences between the neighborhood rivals.
Stephen Johnson, Branham’s 30-year-old coach, performed at Branham a dozen years in the past.
“About rattling time,” Johnson stated of beating Leigh. “It’s one thing I by no means skilled as a participant.”
Leigh (0-4) dominated a lot of the primary quarter and took a 7-0 lead on an 8-yard move from Tyler Donaldson to Dylan Christian.
However then Branham took over with a pair of lengthy landing drives to go up 14-7 at halftime.
Following Leigh’s rating, the Bruins went 77 yards in 11 performs with Gabriel Morgan, a middle and defensive deal with carrying quantity 50, lining up within the backfield and operating the ultimate 10 yards of the drive for a landing.
Then after forcing a punt, Branham put collectively an 85-yard, 15-play drive that concluded on the primary of the three Augenstein touchdowns, a 10-yard run.
Branham's Mateo Poso (6) continues operating after an tried deal with by a Leigh participant through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham gamers run out for the kick off earlier than the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham gamers through the Nationwide Anthem on the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's Gabe Morgan (50) celebrates after a landing through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's Zac Van Gelder (4) yells to the gang earlier than the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Leigh's Kai Cho (2) reacts as Branham's Matix East (20) intercepts the Leigh ball through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's Elias Antillon (2) is tackled whereas operating through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's Preston Conrad (17) makes a subject purpose through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's William Augenstein (9) celebrates after making a landing through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's William Augenstein (9) runs for yardage through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's Mateo Poso (6) is tackled by Leigh's Grant Ryder (3) through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's William Augenstein (9) is sacked by a Leigh participant through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's Gabe Morgan (50) reacts after making a landing through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's Elias Antillon (2) will get tackled by Leigh's Carter Williams (6) through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Leigh's Shayan Shariat (9) runs previous Branham gamers through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's William Augenstein (9) passes the ball through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's William Augenstein (9) celebrates after making a landing through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's William Augenstein (9) fingers the ball of to Branham's Elias Antillon (2) through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Leigh's Carter Williams (6) tries to run via Branham defenders through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's William Augenstein (9) is tackled by Leigh gamers through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham coach punches the air after a play through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's Elias Antillon (2) runs with the ball through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Leigh's Carter Williams (6) receives and runs for yardage through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Leigh's Tyler Donaldson (16) makes a move through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Leigh's Grant Ryder (3) makes an attempt to deal with Branham's Dylan Derhammer (1) through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Leigh's Shayan Shariat (9) tries to run via a bunch of gamers through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Leigh's Shayan Shariat (9) continues to run after Branham gamers try and deal with through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's William Augenstein (9) through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Leigh's Tyler Donaldson (16) receives the snap through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Leigh's Tyler Donaldson (16) passes the ball through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
A view from the sideline through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's William Augenstein (9) celebrates with a teammate through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham pupil part through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Leigh's Shayan Shariat (9) runs previous Branham gamers through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
A Branham pupil runs with the “BHS" flag through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's William Augenstein (9) fingers off the ball through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham's William Augenstein (9) and Branham's RJ Moreira (7) excessive 5 through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham cheerleaders celebrating after successful the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 15, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham cheerleaders have fun after successful the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham cheerleader through the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham pupil part after successful the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham cheerleaders have fun after successful the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham gamers have fun after successful the Leigh at Branham soccer sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham and Leigh line up for the coin toss earlier than their sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Branham cheerleaders have fun after successful towards Leigh on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Leigh's Grant Ryder (3) tackles Branham's Dylan Derhammer (1) throughout their sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Leigh's Shayan Shariat (9) runs for yardage towards Branham throughout their sport on Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Space Information Group)
Leigh’s first possession of the third quarter resulted in a misplaced fumble on the primary play —– one in every of three turnovers that damage the Longhorns’ trigger —– and Branham took over with a brief subject on the Leigh 27. Augenstein’s 4-yard run put the Bruins up by two scores.
Branham elevated its result in 28-7 on Augenstein’s 19-yard scoring run with 3:54 left. Leigh’s hard-running Shayan Shariat, who picked up 91 yards on 16 carries, plunged in from the 1-yard line late within the fourth quarter to shut out the scoring.
“I certain didn’t anticipate us to be 4-0,” stated Johnson, who's in his fifth 12 months as head coach at Branham, however started helping on the faculty proper after graduating as an 18-year-old. “We’re doing the large issues, however we’ve obtained to verify we handle the little issues like examine corridor, doing our reps within the weight room, being at school on time.”
The Bruins play Silver Creek and Lincoln the subsequent two weeks earlier than embarking on Blossom Valley Athletic League Santa Teresa-Foothill Division play.
“Our league is stuffed with nice groups, however I believe our largest problem will most likely be Pioneer,” Augenstein stated. “However I belief everyone in our group and consider we’re going to arrange the very best we will and exit and attempt to dominate.”
