Broncos win first half of district

By Sandy Anderberg

The Clarendon Broncos had a big week and finished the first half of district play at 5-0. They continued their winning streak on the road at Quanah and at home against Wheeler. The Broncos slammed the Indians, 66-41.

Clarendon jumped out to the early lead and held the upper hand in the first quarter. However, Quanah came storming back and made it a one-point game going into the half. The Broncos were able to regroup after the break and settled into a solid offense to open a bigger lead to get the win. Bryce Grahn, Charles Mason, and Colt Wood all finished in double figures for the Broncos with Wood posting a double double.

“We did not shoot the ball well in the first half, but dominated in the second half,” coach Brandt Lockhart said.

Scoring: Grahn 19, Mason 15, Wood 12, Cedrick McCampbell 8, Jr. Ceniceros 6, Chesson Sims 2, and Taylon Knorpp 2. Wood had 10 rebounds and Grahn had seven; Ceniceros had six assists and Grahn had three; Mason had four steals and Grahn and McCampbell had three each.

At home against Wheeler, the Broncos shot 62 percent from the bonus line, which helped them in their 66-48 win.

After playing the first quarter to a 9-9 tie, the Broncos kicked up their offense to lead by five points at the break. They were able to extend their lead with their quickness on offense and shut down the Mustangs’ scoring with solid defense.

“We did a good job of getting turnovers and turning them into points in the third quarter,” Lockhart said. “We shot 7 of 15 from behind the arc. We have several players that are doing things that are not showing up on the stats. I am very pleased the way we have played the firs half of district. However, it will be tougher the second time around.”

Grahn once again led the Broncos on the scoreboard with Chance Lockhart putting in 10. Ceniceros had nine, McCampbell had eight, Wood and Sims had six, Mason finished with four, and Riley Shadle had three. Grahn had five rebounds and Lockhart had four; Mason had three assists and Grahn and Lockhart had four; Grahn had seven steals and Lockhart had three.

The Broncos will take on Shamrock Friday, February 6, on the road and will play Wellington February 10 at home.