Windthorst eliminates Broncos

By Sandy Anderberg

The Clarendon Broncos, under the guidance of a nearly new staff and Athletic Director Jeff Caffey, fell short in post-season play against the Windthorst Trojans in Vernon last Friday night. The young Bronco team fought hard against the Trojans but lost 14-55.

Several Broncos on both sides of the ball gave their all. Caleb Herbert and Kreed Robinson shared duties at the helm. Herbert burned one to Michael Randall for the Broncos’ first six of the game in the first quarter of play. Robinson took it in for the bonus to give the Broncos an 8-6 lead. The Trojans would add more touchdowns before the break and grabbed the lead back at 8-35 at halftime.

The Broncos gained their next touchdown when Robinson, who has shown a lot of maturity on the field, ran it in from the 15 for six to give the Broncos 14 against 48 for Windthorst. The Trojans converted one more touchdown in the fourth quarter to win by 41 and advance to the next round.

The Broncos struggled at the beginning of the season, but brought things together in the second half of the year gaining wins over Memphis and Quanah to secure their spot in the playoffs. The Broncos also dealt with injuries this year as the loss of two strong seniors put them behind the eight ball. However; every Bronco stepped up and filled the empty spots. They showed up with heart and versatility giving their all to Caffey, the Coaches, and the fans of Bronco Nation.

The underclassmen will miss this year’s seniors, but are more than ready to work hard in their off season to make some noise when two-a-days begin next fall.

Seniors Kyler Bell, Don’Jae Orr, Kaleb Mays, Michael Randall, Tyler and Tanner Cavanaugh, Shane Hagood, Dakota Bond, Ranger Drenth, Heston Seay, Coulter Wortham, Kaendan Moffet, Rowdy Bebout, Nolan Burrow, and Dylan Chest will be missed.

Bronco basketball will travel to Childress November 22 and Borger on November 25 as they begin their 25-26 season.