Undefeated LRS Broncos Win State 2B Football Championship

BRONCOS WIN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! December 6, 2012

Community sends Broncos to Tacoma

STUDENT SUPPORT. Lind-Ritzville High School students showed their sup-port and enthusiasm as their football team prepared to leave for Tacoma.

COMMUNITY RALLIES. Local police and fire units led the Broncos on a tour of the city where the team’s fans celebrated them and their trip to state.

READY FOR THE ROAD. Thanks to an overwhelming amount of support, the Broncos were ready for a long bus ride to the Tacoma Dome last Thursday. After a bonfire on Wednes-day, the team was given an awesome send off by students and fans who lined the streets to honor their gladiators as they went off to battle Morton-White Pass. GRADE SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS. The entire Ritzville Grade School student body lined

the sidewalks with banners and posters as their high school heroes came by as they started their journey to the WIAA 2B State Championship game.

CongratulationsLind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncoson a perfect 13-0 season and

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December 6, 2012 BRONCOS WIN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!

POWERFUL. A nervous mom, eager to see her son and the rest of the Broncos before they took the field for the 2B State Championship got her wish and then some. Karen Whitmore told The Journal about the words of encouragement she

routinely shared with her son on game day. This time, on the big stage, with the team on the verge of capturing a storybook victory, mom got a similar chance, complete with a priceless hug and a moment with her son, Ryan Whitmore!

The Power of a Bronco Mom’s Hug!

COMING SOON!Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Bronc Boosters will have custom T-shirts and Sweatshirts with this logo!

The team’s season record of 13-0 will be listed on the back!Pick them up at the LRS home basketball games!


Let the Game Begin

COIN TOSS. The captains head to midfield for the coin toss before the open-ing kickoff.

IN CHARGE OF BRONCO POWER. The cheerleaders were all smiles and ready to make sure the fans had lots of spirit!

DELIVERING A HIT. The Broncos brought the heat and they proved they can deliver a hit no matter how big or how strong their opponent is.

THE SIGN SAYS IT ALL. Sydney Nelson dis-plays the sign that says it all!

Three Cheers for the HOME team!

Congratulations on a perfect season


Fast and Furious Action in the Dome

FUMBLE. This fumble by the Timberwolves led the Broncos to their first touch-down of the game.

I’VE GOT IT. Matt Leffel stretches, trying to grab the Morton-White Pass fum-ble, as his teammates swarm toward the ball.

HORIZONTAL. After making a big play and gaining yardage for the Broncos, Ryan Whitmore stretches out above the field as a MWP defender takes his legs out from under him.

Journal photos by Stephen McFadden, Katelin Davidson and Janis Rountree

CHANGING DIRECTION. Cort Ruzicka makes a swift course change and his free hand helps him maintain his balance.

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Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos.Congratulations on a memorable

season and an unforgettable state championship victory.


BALL CONTROL. Connor O’Neill keeps control of the football after a running play, as the Timberwolves move in to take him down.

HOT PURSUIT. Jarradd Morley gives the Timberwolves’ quarterback fits.

IMPORTANT KICK. Matt Leffel delivers a critical extra point, after the Broncos scored in the fourth quarter to take the lead once and for all, winning the game a few moments later, 21-19.

DIRECTING TRAFFIC. Assistant coach Jason Hilzer deliv-ers some last second instructions to the defense while defen-sive coordinator Jason Aldrich keeps a close eye on the MWP offense.

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Loose Ball!

CREATING CHAOS. Tyler Greenwalt delivers a hard hit and forces the foot-ball loose. The Broncos battled to recover the ball, but it was blown dead.

HOT POTATO. Keanu Niezwaag comes in to scoop up the football, while Tyler Greenwalt and Jarradd Morley keep MWP from reaching it.

OH SO CLOSE. All tangled up, Tyler Greenwalt can’t reach the football, so instead he works to make sure he keeps control of MWP’s player.

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Broncos Are Winners!Congratulations on a perfect season

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TWO POINTS. Cort Ruzicka hauls in a pass from Dylan Hartz to score a two-point conversion for the Broncos in the third quarter. CAPTAINS’ HATS. The team captains’ helmets wait for them on the sidelines.

KICKOFF RETURN. Special teams player, Tyler Greenwalt took advantage of some great blocks and picked up huge yardage on the kickoff return to start the third quarter.

LATE GAME INSTRUCTIONS. Greg Whitmore discusses a play with quarterback Dylan Hartz. FAN POWER. Superintendent Rob Roettger was one of the team’s biggest fans.


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PASSING. Dylan Hartz delivers a short pass.

ENTHRALLED. Diane Leffel and Michelle Smith just had to watch late in the fourth quarter.

INTENSITY. The fans never stopped delivering support and encouragement for their team.

HANDOFF. Cort Ru-zicka sees a hole. TOUGH CATCH. Ryan Whitmore gets mauled after a HUGE catch. CHEERS. Colby Starring lends his voice.


First Down then Touchdown

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CONNOR’S BIG PLAYS. Connor O’Neill (above) ducks into the end zone to score late in the fourth quarter. (at right) O’Neill is hauled to the carpet after making a game-changing catch for a first down, when the Broncos faced fourth down and long.

HARTZ MOVES THE BALL. Dylan Hartz (at left) took the ball on an option play and ran straight up the middle to gain enough yards to give the Broncos a first down and goal in the final two minutes of the game.

MAKING THE CALL. Matt Fryberger knows a touchdown when he sees one!


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LEAPING. Connor O’Neill leaps over legs and arms as he battles in the middle for extra yards.

STRATEGY. Assistant coach Jason Aldrich talks strategy as the defense prepares to control the Timberwolves in the final minutes of the game.

SWARMING DEFENSE. The Timberwolves had to deal with the Broncos’ swarming defense, as players in red jerseys flew toward the football.

THE POWER OF THE MOMENT. When time ran off the clock and the celebration erupted, quarterback Dylan Hartz, the Broncos’ field general, dropped to his knees. Assistant coach Ja-son Aldrich was quick to find him and deliver congratulations and comfort following such a huge, emotional victory. The Broncos took nothing for granted this season. They fought hard for every victory and came home Friday night with an undefeated record of 13-0 and the title of State Champions. Hartz and the rest of the team proved time and again that their brotherhood could lead them to victory.


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SAYING THANK YOU. The players and coaches were quick to let the fans know how much they appreciated all the support they had received from the fans.

A SPECIAL MOMENT. Head coach Greg Whit-more shares a tender hug with his mom, Peggy, after the win. TROPHY TIME. The Broncos (cen-ter) raise the gold ball. TEAM HUGS. The play-ers quickly turned to each other to share the power of the moment, like this image of Cort Ruzicka and Dylan Hartz.


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COUSINS. Jarradd Morley, in his excitement, hoists his cousin, Logan Morley into the air as they celebrate the win together.

YOU’RE WINNING THIS ONE. Rob Roettger and Layne Iltz celebrate as the Broncos take the lead in the fourth quarter.

FATHER AND SON. Greg and Ryan Whitmore celebrate together.


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JASON AND JAKE. Jacob Anderson, who was injured two weeks ago, wanted to be on the field with his team. Assistant coach Jason Aldrich reminds him of all the great contributions he made during the season.

TROPHY SWARM. The Broncos swarm around the gold ball, each eager to touch and hold the trophy they fought so hard to earn.

HUGGING THE CAMERA MOM. Michelle and Bridger Smith celebrate.

HIS BIGGEST FAN. Matt and Rita Fryberger check out the state trophy.


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TOUCHDOWN CHEERS. The fans erupt after Connor O’Neill scores a critical, game winning touchdown in the fourth quarter.

BROTHERS. Drew and Dylan Hartz come togeth-er after the game, to celebrate the victory.

PROUD FATHER. Jason Witt gives his son, An-drew, a huge squeeze after the win.

NUMBER 1. Keanu Niezwaag knows the score.

MILE WIDE GRINS. Ethan Melville was all smiles when the game was over. SHARING. Dustin Kom-mes hoists the state trophy high, so all the fans can see it.


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SENIORS. The senior class members from Lind-Ritzville and Sprague, stand with their fellow classmates, and newly crowned State Champions, at the Tacoma Dome last Friday. The Bronco pride was imminent throughout the afternoon, as fans painted their faces and clothes in traditional red and black, to honor the spirit of a true Bronco Fan.

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Undefeated LRS Broncos Win State 2B Football Championship

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