By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Broncos opened their 2016-17 season with a big 76-42 win over Shamrock at home last Friday night.
Bryce Grahn recorded a triple double in the game with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Chance Lockhart and Marshal Johnson also finished with 17 points.
The win, which was a total team effort, gave the Broncos a little momentum going into their season. Offensively, the Broncos tapped off early as they turned a three-point lead after one turned into a 10-point lead at the break. The Broncos were on fire from the bonus line as well, putting in 15 of 19 for 79 percent.
Defensively, the Broncos handed the Irish all they wanted as they were able to stop everything Shamrock tried. Colt Wood had three steals and Jacob Jeffers had two. The Broncos were hot on the boards as they grabbed several rebounds on both ends of the court. Lockhart added nine rebounds to Grahn’s 12 and Wood also had six assists on offense.
The Broncos were able to put the game out of reach for Shamrock in the third quarter when they outscored their opponent 16-5.
“I thought we played wee, considering it was our first game,” coach Brandt Lockhart said. “We were able to dominate the second half.”
The Broncos will travel to River Road on Tuesday, November 29, and participate in the Miami Tournament December 1-3.
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