Broncos corral Mustangs, 20 – 6

The Clarendon Broncos remained focused and tough throughout a very physical game against the Wheeler Mustangs Friday night.

Before very vocal fans, the Broncos managed a 20-6 win to put them at 2-1 for the year.

According to head coach Gary Jack; the game was an old-fashioned hard-fought game.
On the stat sheet, the Mustangs’ total yards came in at 23 more than the Broncos, but on the field where it counts, the Broncos dominated the entire night.

They were determined to fight to the end and the intensity the Broncos demonstrated proved they are a force to be reckoned with this year.

Quarterback Johnny Gaines threw for 78 yards and hit Mike Crump for a 21-yard strike right after the break.

Crump had scored the first six for the Broncos in the second quarter of play on a five-yard run to put the Broncos up.

The Bronco defense did not allow the Mustangs to score until the fourth quarter and were successful in defending the two-point conversion.

“Our defense did a lot of good things,” Jack said. “And they held Wheeler to only six points. Mike Crump had 16 tackles, and Chris Crump had 14 with one fumble recovery.”

Jack also noted that Charleston Harris added nine tackles, Jacob Pigg had seven tackles and one sack, and David Roberts helped with five tackles and one sack.

“Jon Levario and Johnny Gaines each had an interception, too,” Jack added.
Offensively, the Broncos made little progress in the first half of play, but stayed solid to add two scores in the second half.

“We just couldn’t get anything going offensively early,” Jack said. “But we did in the second half of the game. We stepped up and took care of business. Our running game went well and we were able to pass enough to do what we needed to do.”

Overall, Jack thought the Broncos played well and came out of a very physical game fairly healthy. They will use this week in practice to prepare for the Tulia game Friday night on the road.

“We are entering into a tough stretch of games,” Jack said. “We go to Tulia Friday night and they’re having a good year so far. They’re a 2A school and much improved from last year.

“The three games we have on the road will be a big challenge for us.”
Jack is appreciative of the huge crowds at Bronco Stadium and is excited to see the support.

The Broncos will travel to Tulia to take on the Hornets on Friday, September 17, and will begin at 7:30 p.m. Come support your hometown team.