Broncos come up short against Quanah

By Sandy Anderberg

The Clarendon Broncos have fought tough opponents and injuries all year and Friday night was no different as they lost 21-34 in Quanah. The loss put them at 1-6 overall and 1-1 in district play.

The Broncos battled hard in the first half of play according to head coach Gary Jack, but were unable to find the consistency they needed on offense to put points on the board.

“We had our chances to win,” Jack said. “We got behind in the first quarter.”

However, the Broncos worked their way back into the game and shared the lead with the Indians at the break at thirteen each.

Quanah took the lead back in the third quarter and the Broncos had to play catch up once again.

“We had opportunities and should have finished them off when we had the chance, but we just didn’t capitalize.”

The Broncos have been moving people around all season due to lack of experience and injured players. Friday night was no exception.

“We are still playing young kids,” Jack said. “We are switching players at the quarterback position between Bryce Hatley and Zack LaRoe and switching in other positions as well. A couple of kids were injured and probably won’t be able to play this coming week.”

So, the Broncos will continue on as they have all season. But quitting is not an option for the players.

“The kids are not giving up,” Jack said. “They are in their battling every week and we are still in the mix. But we have to get healthy and stay healthy.”

Jack noted that Montana Hysinger has played well all season on both sides of the ball and finished with 10 tackles Friday night. Also, Hatley had 10 tackles, Caleb Cobb racked up 12 tackles and Clay Koetting finished with 10.

Offensively, Charles Mason was a workhorse once again and posted 124 yards in the game on the ground and in the air. Cedrick McCampbell also made several good catches according to Jack.

The Broncos will host Crosbyton at home Friday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m. Jack knows it will be tough as they are ranked in the top ten and undefeated on the year.

“We will have our hands full,” Jack said. “But we will meet the challenge and will survive these last games to get a spot in the playoffs.”