Broncos overpower Memphis

By Sandy Anderberg

The Broncos made a huge statement to Memphis at home over the holidays with their 61-41 win. Consistent scoring throughout each quarter aided the Broncos in their pre-district win.

The Broncos came out on fire and was defensively sound as they held a slight lead after the first quarter. They were able to keep the momentum on their side and play solid basketball to get the win.

Adam Topper was a workhorse inside and finished with 19 points. He also went seven for seven from the bonus line. Trajen Johnson helped the team from inside as well scoring 12 and staying perfect from the free throw line with six. As a team the Broncos put in 10 of 12 fourth quarter bonus points.

Scoring: Topper 19, Johnson 12, Cole Ward 9, Cody Wood 8, Charles Mason 7, and Diego Santos 6.

Things did not go as well for the Broncos in their next home game on Friday and they were defeated by Childress 46-58. The Broncos had trouble finding a rhythm and getting their shots to fall. However, they did shoot 80 percent from the free throw line as a team. Despite the Broncos’ struggles in the game, they played hard and Coach Brandt Lockhart thought their defense was good.

“We did not shoot the ball well,” Lockhart said. “It was the lowest for the season. We were able to stay in the game with our defense.”

Santos was tuned in with his shot and hit three three-pointers for 19 total points and went two for two from the free throw line to lead the Broncos on the scoreboard.

Also scoring: Ward 11 and (8-10 from the FT line), Topper 8 (4/6), Johnson 6, and Wood 2(2/2).

The Broncos will travel to Vega Friday, January 11, and play White Deer at home Tuesday, January 15, beginning at 8:00 p.m.