By Sandy Anderberg
The Broncos outhustled and outplayed a good Ascension Academy team last Thursday night at home defeating them, 69-55. Senior Chance McAnear hit five three-point shots and hit six out of seven from the bonus line to lead the Broncos in the win.
Clarendon never trailed in the game as they took the early lead. Solid offense aided the Broncos in their win as their defense also overpowered their opponent. “We moved the ball well on offense and rebounded well,” head coach Brandt Lockhart said. “We were able to push the ball and get some easy baskets.”
Also scoring: Ashton Smith 8, Cedrick McCampbell 4, Charles Mason 4, Taylon Knorpp 4, Bryce Hatley 3, JoJo Cartwright 2, and Zach Cornell 1.
On Wednesday, the Broncos traveled to Memphis and were defeated 33-52. The Broncos were able to keep it close in the first half, but a slow-shooting third quarter gave the Cyclones the upper hand. “We came out and played well against a state ranked team,” Lockhart said. “We moved the ball well and were active on defense.”
Scoring: Cartwright 8, McCampbell 4, Mason 4, McAnear 4, and Knorpp 3.
The Broncos’ final game was at Childress and they were defeated 39-71. The Broncos could never get anything going against the good Childress team and struggled somewhat offensively. “We found out why Childress is state ranked in 2A,” Lockhart said. “They were able to get turnovers and turn them into easy baskets.”
Scoring: McCampbell 10, Cartwright 7, Mason 6, McAnear 6, Smith 6, Cornell 2, and Knorpp 2.
The Broncos will play Vega at home Friday, January 10 beginning at 8:00 pm and will travel to White Deer Tuesday, January 14.
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