The Broncos played a tough Pampa team in the finals of the Nazareth Tournament last weekend and finished runner-up at 44-56. They played three tough games after only a week of practice and made a good showing on the court.
The Broncos took on Sunray in the tournament opener and defeated them, 69-44.
After a close first half, the Broncos opened up the scoring in the second half and completely dominated the Bobcats. Johnny Gaines led the team to the win with 22 points in the game.
Scoring: Gaines 22, Justin Shillings 9, Wes Williams 8, Brayden Phillips 7, Chris Crump 6, Mike Crump 6, Cole Ward 6, Bradley Watson 2, Adam Topper 2, and Clayton Shields 1.
The Broncos took on River Road in the second game and annihilated them, 79-43.
It was never a contest as the Broncos took control early in the game and found their rhythm on both ends of the court. Gaines finished with 25 to top the board. Chris Crump played great inside and put up 15 points, and Watson helped with 10.
Scoring: Gaines 25, C. Crump 15, Watson 10, Phillips 8, Shillings 6, M. Crump 5, Topper 5, Ward 3, and Williams 2.
The Broncos played hard in the championship game but just could not find their game against the Harvesters.
After a slow shooting first quarter, the Broncos cut into Pampa’s lead at the break. But the cold shooting plagued them once again in the third quarter.
They were able to rally somewhat in the final period, but the difference was too much to make up.
“We played pretty well for our first games of the season,” coach Brandt Lockhart said. “I feel like we lost our legs a little in the championship game, and we really didn’t shoot well. But they are getting used to the new system, and we will get it going.”
Scoring: Gaines 10, Phillips 7, Shillings 6, Ward 6, M. Crump 6, C. Crump 4, Topper 3, and Daniel West 2.
The Broncos will participate in the Greenbelt Tournament at home December 9-11 and then travel to Booker December 13.
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