Broncos have strong first half performance against St. George’s

The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos had successful outings on the hardwood, posting a nonleague win before playing a competitive first half against the league’s top team, St. George’s.

The Broncos played in the rescheduled Columbia-Burbank game on Jan. 2, a less than ideal day for competition after the winter break and New Year holiday, Head Coach Dustan Arlt explained. The match up proved to be just what LRS needed, and they returned home with a 49-43 victory.

The two teams had an evenly matched first quarter, with the Broncos securing a four point lead at the end of the quarter. Arlt said Col...