By Sandy Anderberg
A solid defense was key in the Broncos’ 28-7 win over the Wolverines Friday night in Bronco Stadium.
The Wolverines’ only score came when their defense covered a Bronco fumble in the end zone.
The Bronco defense has been rock-solid in two games so far and have gone eight quarters without being scored on, according to head coach Gary Jack.
“Our defense played solid in both games,” Jack said. “To go eight quarters and not be scored on is a great thing.”
The Broncos struck first in the game when Damarjae Cortez ran it in from 39 yards out, but the conversion failed. Springlake-Earth scored next on a recovered fumble in the end zone to take a one-point lead. The Broncos used a huge second quarter to send a statement to the Wolverines and retake the lead. Daquawne Oliver scored on a 21-yard run (107 yards on 11 carries), and Clay Koetting added the two-point bonus. Then Cortez hit Preston Elam who made an outstanding catch in the end zone with Koetting adding the bonus to go up 16-7. Clint Franks added the final six on a 7-yard run.
“We dominated on both sides of the ball,” Jack said. “Our defense played great with Daquawne racking up 11 tackles, and Nick Shadle and Clay Koetting adding eight and nine tackles. They both had big games for us.”
Clint Franks also played well for the Broncos with five tackles and two sacks.
Clarendon’s offense also took control of the game and posted 319 total yards in the game with 284 yards coming on the ground.
“Our line did a great job blocking,” Jack said. “We did have a few turnovers that we need to eliminate, but overall it was a solid game.”
The Broncos will have a week to work out the kinks and prepare for Wheeler next Friday night.
“They are a pretty good team, and it will be a tough game,” Jack said. “But I’m pleased with how we’re playing, and having more older guys on the field helps a bunch.”
The Broncos will host Wheeler Friday at 7:30 p.m. The junior high Colts will kick off their season Thursday, September 8, in Wheeler beginning at 5:00 p.m.
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