North Branch — Almont Varsity Raiders Defeated By North Branch By GameChanger Media Almont Varsity Raiders lost to North Branch 4-1 on Wednesday. North Branch got on the board in the bottom of the third inning after #99 doubled down the left field line, and #7 hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run. Blake Lane started on the hill for Almont Varsity Raiders. The starting pitcher gave up four hits and four runs over five innings, striking out five and walking three. #15 started the game for North Branch. The hurler surrendered four hits and one run over six innings, striking out 10 and walking none. Brock Murphy led Almont Varsity Raiders with two hits in three at bats. #7, #51, #2, and #99 each drove in one run for North Branch. #4 went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead North Branch in hits. Almont Varsity Raiders will travel to North Branch for their next game on Wednesday. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.