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By Sandy Anderberg

The Lady Broncos added two more big wins to their overall record of 8-1 for the season. Their latest wins were over Vernon and Floydada last week.

Coming off of four wins in the Slaton Tourney, the Lady Broncos were hitting on all cylinders and defeated the Class 3A Vernon 42-39. Junior Kenidee Hayes pumped in 13 points, putting in seven points in the third quarter of play. The ladies stayed with their game plan and were able to overtake the Lady Lions in the final eight minutes.

On the downside, the Lady Broncos only converted five of fourteen free throws, but they were able to hit three big shots from the arc. Hayes connected with two, and Kashlyn Conkin made good on one three-pointer and a free shot for four.

Berkley Moore was solid with eight points, and Kate Shaw put in six from post position. Gracie Ellis, Presley Smith joined Conkin with four points each, and Kennadie Cummins put in two points while Tandie Cummins finished with one.

On Friday, the Lady Broncos were looking for a big win over the Floydada Lady Whirlwinds and played solid basketball to get the 80-34 win. Setting a great rhythm on the offensive end of the court, the ladies played great team ball to make things work on the scoreboard. They were unstoppable inside and outside and had eagle eyes for the open player. Floydada showed a little spunk against the Lady Broncos but could never break down that strong wall of defense.

Five players finished in double digits in the win with Conkin pumping in 13 points. Moore and Shaw were on Conkin’s heels to finish with 12 each and Hayes and K. Cummins had 11 and 10 respectively. Smith put in eight, T. Cummins had five, and Hayden Elam and Ellis turned in four each.

The Lady Broncos will travel to Abernathy December 3 playing at 6:00pm and participate in the Nazareth Tournament December 5-7. They will play in Littlefield against Seminole on December 10.

By Sandy Anderberg

Clarendon High School’s Madi Benson is a runner, an overall athlete and remarkable young lady. This past week at the State Cross Country meet in Round Rock, Texas, at The Old Settlers Park, Benson ran a personal record of 12:22.10 for the two-mile course.

She placed 13th out of a field of 150 other runners, nearly receiving a medal. Coach Korey Conkin has everything good to say about Benson and her accomplishments.

“Madi has been such a joy to coach,” Conkin said. “It sure makes a coach’s job easy when an athlete works so hard starting in July, running and working toward a goal.”

Benson is only a junior so Conkin knows she will return for one more run at the state level.

“She ran so well at the state meet and just barely missed getting a medal,“ Conkin said. “She gained valuable experience and knowledge that will help her in future races. We are so very proud of Madi!”