Broncos fight hard but fall short against the Hornets

By Sandy Anderberg

The Clarendon Broncos gave their all against the Highland Park Hornets last Friday night at home but fell short at 6-27 to go 0-3 for the year.

It was a slow start for both teams until Highland Park scored first with a 46-yard run to the endzone for the first six of the game that was capped off with the kick for the extra point. After another Hornet score and halfway through the second quarter, junior Kyler Bell sacked the QB and caused a fumble on the 25-yard line that senior Mason Sims picked up and ran in for six to put the score at 6-13. The Hornets would score again right before halftime and add another TD in the third.

Offensively, Grant Haynes had big runs of 21 and 26 yards and ended the game with a total of 90 yards on 10 carries and Sims had 22 carries for 16 yards. Colton Caudle grabbed three catches for 12 yards, and Dakotah Jameson caught one Sims pass for eight yards. From his quarterback position, Sims was four of sixteen passing for 20 yards and three interceptions.

Several defensive players racked up tackles and caused three Highland Park fumbles on the night. They were able to dig dip and caused the Hornets to punt on fourth down.

The Broncos are a young team and have faced a tough pre-district schedule. They will continue working hard in practice and prepare to meet Gruver at home on Friday, September 20, at 7 p.m.

The Clarendon Colts stayed strong against Highland Park at home last Thursday and finished the game at 6-6. Eighth grader Braxton Gribble scored the TD for the Colts. They will be in action again this Thursday, September 19 at Gruver beginning at 5 p.m.