Lady Broncos beat Miami

By Sandy Anderberg

The Lady Broncos earned a much-needed win at home Saturday night as they defeated Miami 65-57.

Ryann Starnes worked hard inside and was able to put 18 points on the board to lead the ladies to the win.  Good shooting from the field and solid free throw shooting helped to give the Lady Broncos the edge they needed.

Clarendon led by 13 after the first eight minutes, but Miami cut that lead to 10 at the break.  The Lady Bronco offense stayed tough throughout the second half of play and was able to keep their scoring going and defensively they were able to hold Miami off.

“It was an aggressive game,” coach Molly Weatherred said.  “I am proud of the girls’ effort.  They have really been playing hard.”

Scoring:  Starnes 18, McKayla Cartwright 9, Camra Smith 7, Trevela Dronzek 6, Anna Ceniceros 6, Marqueda Gaines 5, Deborah Howard 4, and Lydia Howard 4.

In the game against Tulia, it was just a few points that kept the Lady Broncosfrom bringing home a victory against them last Tuesday night.  Clarendon stayed close until the final quarter of play but could not overcome the Lady Hornets’ offense.  The Lady Broncos lost to Tulia 55-77.

Only three points separated the two teams at the break, but the Lady Hornets pulled ahead to seal the win in the last period of play.  The Lady Broncos could not stop them as they scored only one field goal in the final quarter.  Despite the loss, head Weatherred knows that it is early and the ladies will improve.

“I thought the girls played extremely hard and competed well early in the season,” Weatherred said.

Junior Jentry Shadle made good on two three-pointers for a total of 18 points to lead the ladies on the night.  Inside player McKayla Cartwright doubled up with 11 and Ceniceros put in seven.  Lydia Howard scored six points and Gaineshelped with five.  Dronzek and Starnes each added four.

The Lady Broncos will take on Paducah at home November 29 at 6:30 p.m.

They and the Broncos will compete in the River Road Tournament December 1.