Broncos pick up first win after thrashing NWC

Brandon Cline, Managing Editor | Last updated Sep 19, 2019 10:17am0

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Broncos running back Austin Thompson scores a touchdown by the skin of his teeth against Northwest Christian in the first quarter.

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The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos romped on offense and stymied the Northwest Christian Crusaders on defense in a 36-6 rout in the team's home opener on Sept. 13.

The Broncos football team improved to 1-1 (0-0 in league play) on the young season with the victory, avenging last year's 34-13 loss to the Crusaders in Colbert. LRS dominated from start to finish and on offense, defense and special teams.

"I was really pleased," said Broncos head coach Greg Whitmore, who added that Northwest Christian returned a lot of players this week who missed last week's game against Reardan. "We were up 27-0...