Broncos host annual Jamboree, prep to face Davenport

Katelin Davidson | Last updated Aug 30, 2018 12:0pm0

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FACE OFF. Lind-Ritzville/Sprague’s Jay Harder does his best to wrap up a Chewelah running back during the annual Jamboree in Ritzville on Aug. 24. The Jamboree provides teams with an opportunity to play at game speed against other competitors in a scrimmage-like situation. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson

The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos returned to the gridiron on Friday night to start preparing for the upcoming season. The Broncos hosted the annual Jamboree, with six area teams coming to Ritzville to participate in the preseason contest.

The Aug. 24 event serves as an opportunity for teams to play against each other at game speed, and allow the coaching staff with an opportunity to determine line-up positions, as well as allow athletes to fine-tune their skills.

Head Coach Greg Whitmore said he was pleased with the team’s performance in the Friday night “scrimmage” games. The Broncos were a...