Crusaders hand Broncos first loss, 30-0

Boys travel to Chewelah on Friday

Byrne Bennett, The Journal | Last updated Oct 04, 2023 8:38am0

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Lind-Ritzville/Sprague junior Brody Boness is brought down by the Crusader defense.

RITZVILLE – Northeast 2B rival Northwest Christian (Colbert) handed the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys football team its first loss of the football season Friday, Sept. 29.

The Crusaders (5-0) won, 30-0, to take sole possession of first place in the league.

"We got our butts kicked," Broncos Coach Brendan Bermea said after the game.

The Broncos (4-1) were short-handed on offense, as senior running back Brock Kinch was sidelined due to an injury. So far this season, Kinch and junior running back Brody Boness have combined this season to give the Bronco offense a potent running game.

Early in the g...