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Broncos play hard against the Longhorns
By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Broncos are having a learning season and are dealing with several season-ending injuries. Their latest loss came at the hands of Lockney. Despite scoring more points than they had all season, the Broncos still succumbed to the Longhorns.
Lockney took advantage of Bronco turnovers and penalties to gain the upper hand. The Longhorns put up 24 points before the Broncos found the endzone for six of their own when quarterback Kreed Robinson found Michael Randall from 11 yards out. Braylon Rice earned the bonus two points. An onside kick did not pan out, but senior Nolan Burrow was able to get his hands on a Lockney fumble, the first of two in the game. Kreed Robinson ran it in for the last six points, and Dakota Jameson converted the two-point bonus.
Defensively, the Broncos did a good job on the line. They collected several good tackles for losses and made good stops in the game.
The Broncos will have Friday, October 3, off and begin district play October 10 in Wellington beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Lady Broncos finish eighth in Lubbock
By Sandy Anderberg
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The Lady Bronco cross-country team has been running well all season and their meet up with their first real competition in the Lubbock Invitational last weekend at Mae Simmons Park.
Former State qualifier Madi Benson ran a good race in the two-mile and finished fifth out of 173 runners. Benson led the way for the Lady Broncos eighth-place finish in a field of 34 teams. Steadily improving sophomore Addy Havens finished in 11th place with a respectable time of 13:26.5.
Emmarie Holland has been running strong and finished 23rd at 14:44.1, while Lexi Phillips ran the course in a time of 15:47.8, and Laken Smith posted a time of 16:47.4.
Tristen Ybarra was the lone runner for the Broncos and did a great job in the 5K finishing 38th out of 144 runners at a time of 19:56.4.
The Broncos and Lady Broncos along with the Clarendon Junior High Colts and Lady Colts will run October 1 in the Wheeler Stampede and compete at the district level in Wheeler at Tom Britt Memorial Park.
Colts flex muscles against Lockney
By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Junior High Colts made a bold statement against the Lockney Shorthorns at home last week in Bronco Stadium and earned a 34-18 win.
They will have a week to rest until their next game in Wellington on October 9 at 5:00pm.
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Quarterback T.J. Smith gathered 315 all-purpose yards in the 16-point win and snatched all five touchdowns in the game. Even though Smith played strong, his defensive line helped throughout the game led by Kase Zongker who plays solid at the defensive tackle spot. Colton Madsen, who played the defensive end position with determination, also had a heavy-duty effort in the game. Zongker and Madsen worked together and had key sacks and tackles for losses in the game according to Coach Isaac Semans.
Despite trailing 14-18 at one point, the Colts pressed hard on the accelerator with fellow player Jaequan Weatherton on their minds. They were able to make up the ground they needed to take the lead with 20 unanswered points. And the touchdown that came late in the game capped off a gritty effort to put the game out of reach and defeat the Shorthorns.
“Coach Kelley and I are extremely happy with the progress we’ve made this year and the results we’ve gotten,” Semans said. “We wanted to dedicate this game to Jaequan Weatherton and knew we needed to get a victory. We couldn’t be more proud of how hard they work and how they’re growing as student athletes.”
Owls cross country winners
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Lady Broncos XC dominate Greenbelt Gallop
By Sandy Anderberg
The Lady Bronco cross country team showed their strength in the annual Greenbelt Gallop at Kinkaid Park last week. The seven ladies ran well enough to finish the event as team champions and leading the way was senior Madi Benson who finished second in the race with a time of 14:26.
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Addy Havens ran fourth at 15:22, and Emmarie Holland was fifth with a time of 15:33. Elliot Frausto ran the course in a time of 15:53 for sixth, and Lexi Phillips was thirteenth at 17:29.
Laken Smith was 19th at 18:32, and Mary Jo Dushay was 29th with a time of 24:01.
Brilynn Bruce ran in the junior varsity division and finished with a time of 20:38 for the two-mile course.
Linley Hogle ran in the junior high girls’ division and crossed the line in second place with a time of 17:05, and Adleigh Moore ran 13th at 23:13. Colten Henson was the lone runner in the junior high boys’ division, and he finished sixth at 17:05.
The Lady Broncos will participate in the Lubbock Invitational at Mae Simmons Park on September 27. They will also compete along with the junior high runners in the Wheeler Stampede on October 1 in Wheeler.
Colts slam Gruver at home, 40-24
By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Junior High Colts have had a strong season and were able to slide by the Greyhounds 40-24 at home last week. Their first-half dominance over their opponent gave them the commanding lead they needed to get the big win.
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Quarterback T.J. Smith was on fire in the first two quarters of play and was responsible for four of the Colts’ touchdowns in the first half to give them a 32-0 lead at the break. Darren Smith was responsible for the last Colt touchdown from his running back position. It was Smith’s first TD of the year.
Defensively, the Colts were solid once again. Colton Henson grabbed one interception and had several tackles from his safety spot. Zy Matthews, who also plays a safety, had a forced fumble that he recovered, and racked up several Colt tackles.
Coaches Semans and Kelley are enjoying their hard-working team.
“The boys have continued to work hard and find ways to compete every day,” Semans said. “We are experiencing a lot of success and are looking forward to working hard to continue winning,” Semans and Kelley said.
The Bronco junior varsity squad also took on the Greyhounds at home last Thursday night. Despite playing hard, the Broncos lost 6-49. According to Coach Aaron Smith, the Broncos’ only six points came from Don’Jae Orr. Smith credited Brentley Gaines as having three catches from quarterback Braxton Gribble.
The Colts and Broncos will hit the field strong this week as they prepare for a road trip to Lockney next Thursday, September 25, at 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.
The varsity Broncos lost to Gruver 49-0 last Friday. Clarendon CISD again did not provide stats to the Enterprise by press time. Clarendon plays Lockney on the road this week.
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Bronco JV stomps HP
Don’Jae Orr led the way in the Clarendon Junior Varsity Broncos’ 42-28 win over the Highland Park Hornets at home last Thursday night.
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Orr rushed for 220 yards and four touchdowns in the win. Brentley Gaines had three receptions in the game and accounted for finding the endzone for one of the Bronco scores. Tyler Davis also crossed the goal line for another TD.
The JV Broncos will take on Gruver in Bronco Stadium, Thursday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m.
The varsity Broncos fell to Highland Park, 6-30, according to online reports. CCISD did not provide varsity stats to the Enterprise by press time this week.
Shelley places at XC meet
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