By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Broncos have fought battle after battle and Friday night was no different for the young squad.
After playing top ten-ranked Crosbyton very tough, the Broncos were in a good spot through the final quarter when the Chiefs broke the game open. A pass interference call in the end zone that went against us and a dropped pass for six points were crucial to the momentum for the Broncos. The final was 26-43.
The Broncos struck first when senior workhorse Charles Mason teamed up with quarterback Bryce Hatley on a 53-yard pass for six points. After Zack LaRoe added the bonus, the Broncos were up by seven. Crosbyton answered back with two scores. But right before half, Mason made good on a two-yard run and Jonathon Taylor added the extra point to tie the score at 14-14.
In the third quarter the Broncos held their opponent to only one score, but Crosbyton opened it up and put up 10 more points than the Broncos in the fourth period. Junior Ceniceros grabbed a 15-yard pass from LaRoe for six and Cedrick McCampbell scored on a five-yard pass.
Head coach Gary Jack was proud of the kids’ effort in the game.
“The kids played a good solid game,” Jack said. “We went into halftime tied with a really good undefeated team. I have to give our coaching staff and kids a lot of credit. We are getting better.”
Defensively, Jack thought the kids gave a great effort.
“We had several kids have good games and played very solid. Nick Shadle came in and had 11 tackles on defense and played his best game of the season.”
Jack also noted that Keandre Cortez had 12 tackles, Clay Koetting had 9, Caleb Cobb had 11, and Montana Hysinger played solid once again. Taylor, Taylon Knorpp, McCampbell, and Hatley had good defensive games.
Offensively, the Broncos struggled on the ground, but put up 204 yards passing.
“Our offense moved the ball well for us,” Jack said. “We had a few mistakes, but they fought hard.”
The Broncos are still looking to the play offs and according to Jack they still have a chance.
“We are in the same position as we were last year,” Jack said. “We have two games left and we have to win to have a chance. We will gear up for Ralls this week. I like our chances and we will keep working hard.”
The Broncos will take on Ralls at home in Bronco Stadium Friday, October 31, at 7:00 p.m.
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