Broncos drop league opener to dynamic Colfax team

Brandon Cline, Managing Editor | Last updated Oct 10, 2019 10:28am0

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LRS running back Spencer Gering breaks a tackle for a nice gain in the first quarter of the game against Colfax on Oct. 11 at Jimmie Snider Field in Ritzville. The Broncos lost the game, 39-13.

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League play got off to a less-than-desired start for the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos football team last week, falling 39-13 to the Colfax Bulldogs in Ritzville on Oct. 4.

The Broncos (0-1 in league play, 1-4 overall) had opportunities to score in its first two possessions of the game, but were unable to capitalize and ultimately keep pace with a Bulldogs team that led 33-0 going into halftime.

On the game's opening drive, the LRS offense drove down into the red zone after starting with good field position. The drive stalled at the 17 yard line, however, after an incomplete pass on fourth do...