By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Broncos had a great season but fell to West Texas High in the Regional Quarterfinal round.
The Broncos faced off against WT in a best two-out-of-three series last week and despite going into an extra inning in the first game they were defeated by only one run each game.
In the first game of the series, the Broncos scored the first run in their first at bat and held the Commanches scoreless until the third inning. WT was able to put one run on the board to tie the game at one all. The teams remained tied at the end of seven and had to go into an extra inning.
WT was able to post five runs in the eighth inning after an error by the Broncos allowed WT to put a runner on first base. The Commanches slammed a triple, which gave them the lead in the game. They connected once again on a two-run single that handed the Broncos their 1-6 loss.
The Broncos were determined in the second game of the series and gave it their all to try to get the win. But they had a little trouble on the mound, and the Commanches put up four runs in the first inning.
Chance Lockhart came in to take over and the Broncos worked their way back in the game. Bryce Hatley hit a triple that knocked some runs in and he was able to score on a wild pitch. That put the Broncos back in the lead at 6-5, but WT came back scoring two in the seventh to retake the lead. The Broncos were then able to load the bases, but failed to get anyone across the plate.
WT won the game 7-6 and took the series. The Broncos finished a great season at 16-10.
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