Archives for March 2024

By Sandy Anderberg

The Clarendon Broncos played a great season on the court but were stopped short of a repeat trip to the Regional Tournament by Olton. The Broncos ended their season in the Regional Quarterfinal round falling to the Mustangs 62-63.

Things were going the Broncos’ way in the first half of play, but Olton was able to slow them down in the third quarter, which led to a 39-39 tie after three quarters of play. Missed shots and turnovers plagued the Broncos and the Mustangs were able to capitalize on mistakes. Olton was able to outscore the Broncos by four points to even the score. The final quarter of regulation was even down to the wire and the game went to overtime. The Broncos were defeated on a shot at the buzzer.

The Broncos were able to hit five three-pointers to only one from the Mustangs. Seniors Anthony Ceniceros and Lyric Smith put in two each from the arc and Jaxan McAnear added another. Both teams converted free throws at 75 percent. Smith nailed 11 of his 12 bonus points and Ceniceros hit three of four.

Smith and Ceniceros along with fellow seniors Levi Gates, Reagan Wade, Riley Wade, Jaxan McAnear, and newcomer Wes Shaw have been an important part of the Bronco team during their high school career and will be missed.