Almont, MI — Big Second Inning Leads North Branch Varsity Broncos Past Almont Varsity Raiders April 21, 2026 vs. North Branch Varsity Broncos North Branch Varsity Broncos scored six runs in the second inning, which helped them defeat Almont Varsity Raiders 10-3 on Tuesday. A single by Debczak put Almont Varsity Raiders on the board in the top of the first. A single by Debczak extended the Almont Varsity Raiders lead to 2-0 in the top of the second inning. North Branch Varsity Broncos flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the second, scoring six runs on seven hits to take the lead, 6-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a ground out by Walker (2028) that drove in two. North Branch Varsity Broncos extended their early lead with two runs in the bottom of the third thanks to RBI singles by Walker (2028) and Saltzman (2029). Proper (2029) earned the win for North Branch Varsity Broncos. The right-handed pitcher surrendered three hits and two runs (one earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out none and walking none. Campbell took the loss for Almont Varsity Raiders. The reliever went three innings, giving up two runs on three hits, striking out none and walking four. Tencza started in the circle for Almont Varsity Raiders. The hurler surrendered eight hits and six runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out none and walking two. Debczak provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Almont Varsity Raiders with two runs batted in. The second baseman went 2-for-3 on the day. Wangler set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Almont Varsity Raiders with three hits in four at bats. Asaro paced Almont Varsity Raiders with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting five walks for the game. North Branch Varsity Broncos piled up 14 hits in the game. Deshetsky (2029), Osborne (2027), Proper (2029), Cobb (2026), and Saltzman (2029) each collected two hits for North Branch Varsity Broncos. Franklin (2028) and Walker (2028) each drove in two runs for North Branch Varsity Broncos. Pasternak (2027) paced North Branch Varsity Broncos with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game. North Branch Varsity Broncos turned one double play in the game. Almont Varsity Raiders play at home on Thursday against Marlette in their next game.