Article: No. 4 Western Branch braces for defensive battle with Indian RiverNo. 4 Western Branch braces for defensive battle with Indian River.(Sports)

CHESAPEAKE -- BY MIKE KEECH

"They're much-improved and are playing for something,'' Johnston said, referring to Indian River (4-3, 3-2) being in the Division 5 playoff hunt. The Braves stand fourth in the Eastern Region's Division 5 power ratings.

Johnston's Bruins (6-1, 4-1), ranked fourth in South Hampton Roads, occupy the same spot in the Division 6 power ratings and know a loss to the Braves would damage their playoff hopes severely.

As expected, the defense, with eight returning starters, carried the Bruins early.

Jami Frankenberry's pick: Western Branch 31, Indian River 14.

"They're much-improved and are playing for something,'' Johnston said, referring to ...

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