The Broncos took on the Panhandle Panthers at home last Friday night and gave them a run for their money. It was the second time the teams met this year, with the Panthers taking both wins.
The Broncos were in control of the game until the end of the third quarter when mistakes got the best of them. Panhandle went on to win the match-up 55-47 in a closer game than the score revealed.
The Broncos led by one point after the first eight minutes, but turned it into five in a hard-fought first half. The Panthers came out with the edge after the break and 16 points to only 11 for the Broncos. Free throws were the difference in the game as the Panthers converted 15 of 18 and the Broncos made four of 11.
Panhandle also hit four big shots from the arc and the Broncos were off their three-point game finishing with only one.
Mason Sims was strong inside once again and put in 18 points. He posted two of four from the bonus line. Michael Randall finished with 15 points and Kaleb Bolin added seven that included the lone three-pointer from the Broncos. John Weatherton converted of two from the free throw line and finished with five points, and Colton Caudle added four points in the game.
Despite the Broncos fought hard and never gave up and are preparing for post-season play which will begin next week.
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