On Thursday October 15th, the Bryan 8th grade football team defeated the Archbold Bluestreaks 21-0. The Bryan 8th grade offense went to the air for points as Quarterback Kayson Buchanan connected with Wes Connin and Maven Staten in the 1st half for touchdowns. Buchanan added a 2-point conversion run to put the Golden Bears up 14-0 at half. Buchanan added a long touchdown run in the 4th quarter for the last touchdown with Lohgan Decker kicking a successful PAT to put Bryan up 21-0. The Bryan defense was able to create a few turnovers in the 2nd half with Linebacker Owen Grant intercepting 2 passes to help preserve the shutout. Leading the offensive attack on the ground was Kayson Buchanan while Wes Connin and Maven Staten led the team in receiving. Defensively, it was a team effort to record the first shutout of the season with Maven Staten, Lohgan Decker, Kayson Buchanan, and Jackson Mills making multiple tackles. Defensive back Noah Von Deylen had multiple pass breakups. The Bryan 8th grade football team is now 4-3 overall and will finish their 2026 season on Tuesday when they host the Delta Panthers.