The Broncos put together a game plan Friday night at home that almost produced an upset. Their two-point season opener loss to New Deal could have easily gone either way.
One negative the Broncos faced was turnovers against the Lions.
“We had four turnovers in the game and you just can’t make that many mistakes against a good team. The interception in the fourth quarter was key.”
The deal-breaker came early in the fourth quarter right before the interception as the Broncos were moving the ball down the field to the end zone.
Only one offensive block away from making a great run for a much-needed touchdown, the Broncos were denied the six points. The succeeding gave New Deal the go ahead score with just ticks on the board.
The Broncos managed another seven points when Johnny Gaines ran it in from 10 yards out and added the bonus kick. But time was not on the Broncos’ side and they took the 21-23 loss.
Gaines was responsible for all three touchdowns on the night with an eight-, 33-, and 10-yard run. He also kicked all three extra points.
“Johnny had a great game for us on both sides of the ball,” Jack said.
Gaines also added 70 yards rushing and several yards passing. He racked up 20 tackles and one interception on the night as well.
Mike Crump added 17 tackles, and Bradley Watson played good defense according to Jack.
Brayden Phillips caught the ball well and Wes Williams played well both offensively and defensively.
“Our offensive and defensive line did a good job,” Jack said. “I was pleased with the team’s effort and intensity.”
It looked as though the Broncos would upset the number six ranked Lions as they held a 7-3 lead at the break.
Jack feels the Broncos and Lions could see each other again down the road.
“We need to correct a few things, but we feel we’re on track and on target to play them again. We’re a better team for playing a team like that.”
The Broncos will take on Vega on the road Friday, September 3, at 7:30 pm.
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