Broncos defeat Ralls, visit Riley

By Sandy Anderberg

The Broncos needed a win against Ralls last Friday night and that is exactly what they got in their 15-7 win.

“We didn’t play near like we have been, but we got the win,” head coach Gary Jack said. “It was a dog fight, and we were not as sharp as we could have been, but we hung in there.”

Keandre Cortez found the end zone first for the Broncos with a touchdown run and also added the two-point bonus. Quarterback Bryce Hatley scored again for the Broncos with Clay Koetting adding the extra point on the kick.

According to Jack, several players did a great job in the game.

“Our defense held them good,” Jack said. “Offensively, we made a couple of mistakes but moved the ball well. We just couldn’t score. We were a little flat in the first half, but we played better in the second half.”

Clay Koetting racked up 11 tackles, Caleb Cobb had nine, and Nick Shadle put up eight. Justin Christopher had seven tackles, Daquawne Oliver had seven tackles and one sack, Taylon Knorpp had six, and Bryce Grahn had an interception.

It has been an emotional week in the Bronco camp as Jack took the players to see teammate Riley Shadle in the hospital.

“We all went to see Riley on Tuesday,” Jack said. “I just felt it was important. We missed a day of practice, but hopefully we’ll have a good week this week and get ready for Memphis.”

The Broncos will host Memphis Friday night and could be a spoiler for the Cyclones.

“Memphis, Crosbyton, and Quanah are tied for first,” Jack said. “If we play like we’re capable of and have a good week of practice, we can beat them.”

The Broncos will have senior night at Bronco Stadium on Friday, November 6, as they take on the Memphis Cyclones and play at 7:00 p.m.