Broncos prepare for last chance battle with Colfax

After finishing their regular season with two difficult losses to the Colfax Bulldogs and the St. George’s Dragons, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos entered the District Tournament in Reardan on Feb. 4.

Their first opponent was the Northwest Christian Crusaders who the Broncos beat earlier, during the regular season. The Crusaders lacked one of their best players during that game, Ryan Ricks, who returned for the tournament.

Rick’s was not the deciding factor in the Crusaders 70-44 victory over the Broncos, however. The Broncos had a difficult start to the contest falling behind 22-11 after...