ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Saturday, November 2, 1996             TAG: 9611040122
SECTION: SPORTS                   PAGE: B-1  EDITION: METRO 

BRANCH-ING OUT

LENGTH: Short :   18 lines
ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO:  ALAN KIM Staff. Pulaski County quarterback Ron Branch is
          tackled by Patrick Henry defenders after a nine-yard gain in the 
          second quarter of Friday night's game. The Cougars clinched a Group 
          AAA playoff berth and a tie for the Roanoke Valley District title 
          with a 28-0 win over the Patriots in Dublin. Story on B2. color.
KEYWORDS: FOOTBALL