Irish Top North Branch in Playoff Opener
The Notre Dame Varsity Football team defeated North Branch 27-12 in the opening round of the MHSAA Division Four playoffs. After a scoreless opening quarter that saw the Broncos control time of possession, Jacob Bendtsen would score on a seven-yard rushing touchdown to put the Irish up 7-0. Nearing the end of the first half, Notre Dame would block a punt to set up the Irish in plus field position and Bendtsen would hit Connor Gaeschke for a 14-yard touchdown and Notre Dame would head into the break up 13-0. […]