Thornton Junior Football League

The Broncos ended the season with a win in the Championship game for the 2nd year in a row defeating the Dolphins 41-0 Preserving their streak of 11 shutouts in a row, and for the season only allowed 7 1st downs.

The stingy defense did bend a little and allowed a very nice 27 yard run by Dolphins RB getting them to the 10 yard line but on the next play Safety Toray picked of the pass and ran the ball 75 yards for the pick 6 which ended the longest drive against the stingy defense this year. 

On the offensive side QB Z had one of his best games he was 4-4 for 2 TD's and 1 EXP  and 65 yards passing with 15 yards rushing. 

Running backs 

Toray 21-110 - 1 rushing TD and 1 extra point  / Jeter 7-25-1 rushing 1 receiving TD 1 EXP  / Speedy was 4-23 yards 1 rushing TD

The boys played their hearts out and left nothing undone 

The Broncos and going back to the Turkey Bowl
The 10-0 Broncos who have allowed 0 points in 10 games are going back to try to win it all again. Not only will they be trying to win back to back Turkey Bowls and their 22nd win in a row but they will be trying to complete a perfect Defensive season if they can shut out just 1 more team. The scoring machine has scored 421 points in 10 games.
In the Turkey Bowl the Broncos will be facing 1 of 2 opponents who they have already beaten by 45 points or more.

Th Broncos stingy defense continued its streak of shutouts in week 2 of the playoffs against the Vikings. The offense struggled in the 1st quarter With their feature back suspended, but Jeter and back up Gabe (normally the left guard and LB) stampeded their way to 3 TD's a piece behind the patched up offensive line that had only 1 practice to come together due to the weather.  The offensive line anchored by Jayden controlled the line of scrimmage and opened gaping holes for the backs. 

Playoffs are here and round 1 is in the books the Broncos 8-0 faced the 1-7 Bengals. This was the 3rd meeting of the year for these 2 teams so there would be no surprises, the Bengals knew the Broncos offense was back to full strength and they knew they had to find a way to score against the ORANGE JUGGERNAUT which has only allowed only 3 - 1st downs and no points all season.  The Broncos knew they would have to overcome the overconfidence that comes with being undefeated and the 2 previous wins over the Bengals. 

The Broncos started on defense and the ORANGE JUGGERNAUTS did what they do and drove the Bengals back 4 yards forced a fumble and then the punt a pattern which would repeat itself the entire game. The Bengals offense had the ball 19 plays for a negative 15 yards and fumbled 3 times losing 2. They punted 3 times and 1 was returned for a touchdown. 

The Broncos offense had the ball for 31 offensive plays and 215 yards and 6 rushing TD's Toray had 10 carries for 144 and 4 TD's Jeter was 8 carries for 36 yards and 2 TD's  

The BRONCOS now move on to the 2nd round of the playoffs and the ORANGE JUGGERNAUTS will be facing their long time rival Vikings who the Broncos crushed in week four 45-0 early in the 3rd quarter. The Broncos will have to play this game without RB Toray who was ejected and will have to sit this one out.     

Had a great scrimmage tonight against a good D-1 team in a competitive league. Our defense was like an iron curtain and allowed no Break aways and only 1 play for more the 5 yards. On the offensive side our speed at every position was the difference Toray and Jeter had to many break aways to keep track of. But the thing I was most pleased about was that the terrible weather was a complete non factor the boys were cold but no one stopped playing. The chemistry and heart of this team is the best I've ever seen

In the final game of the regular season the Broncos wanted to end with a good game and the dominate defense wanted another shutout After a quick 4 and out for the Jaguars, Broncos RB Toray on the 1st play took the ball 38 yards for a Broncos The Broncos never looked back scoring with 5 players in 13 offensive plays 

Toray had 2 carries for 80 yards and 2 TD's                                                       Jeter had 2 carries for 86 yards and 2 TD's                                                     Speedy had 1 carry for 39 yardsTD 1                                                               Gabe had 2 carries for 25 yards and a TD                                                         Zavain had 5 carries 1 extra point and a TD

The defense led by Gabe had another stellar game keeping their streak of shut outs going and only allowing 1 - 1st down  and giving the Broncos their  18th win in a row    

As the Broncos entered this game there was some concern about their RB, who is dealing with growing pains. The high scoring offense struggled for the 2nd game in a row only putting up 27. 

But the real story of the day and the season is the Defense for the 7th game this season the defense was stellar. The speedy disciplined D-line led by Degan had multiple tackles in the backfield. The linebackers Turd, Gabe, Dominic quickly filled any gap and delivered crushing blows to anyone who came there way. DEs Z and Jaxson and Corners Jeter and Chris were there to shut down any attempt to get outside. 

The offense scores points but like they always say                                           "Defense wins Championships"  

Broncos 31 vs Raiders 0 

When you looked at this game on the schedule you seen a 5-0 Broncos and a 2-3 Raiders and think this is an easy game to pick. But in football sometimes things aren't that simple. With Broncos RB Toray struggling with growing pains. It would be up to the rest of the team to carry the load after coaches pulled the RB at halftime. It took the Broncos a few plays to make the adjustment, but in the end it may have been the best thing that could have happened to the team. The big play Broncos found out they could still play a ball control offense having the ball for 53 of the 80 plays with 2 10 play drives                                                                                    

RB Jeter had 59 yards and 2 Td's                                                                   RB Speedy had 36 yards and 1 Td                                                                    RB Toray had 83 yards                                                                                      QB Zavain 17 yards and 1 rushing Td, Passing 5-8 for 80 yards and 2- 2 point conversions 

The defense continued their streak of shutouts (6) which was almost broken on a kickoff return but thanks to the hustle of DE Jaxson who ran down the runner at the 21 yard line followed by a great defensive stand the Broncos Defense also had 2 interceptions and  5 - 4 and out series for the Raiders. Again allowing no 1st downs with their bruising defense.                                                                               

In week 5 the 2 best records in the division were set to play. The Broncos 4-0 faced the Saints 3-1. The Broncos took the opening kick off and proceeded to drive the ball 46 yards in 6 plays for a TD and they never looked back.  Toray had a great day 8 carries 201 yards and 6 TD's.  Jeter had 4 carries for 23 yards and 2 TD's and Speedy had 7 carries for 40 yards and and 1 extra point. QB Zavian was 2-3 for 2- 2 point conversions

But again it was the defense that wouldn't break shutting out their opponent for the 5th straight game and for the 4th time this season they did not allow a single 1st down. Outside linebacker Jaxson has an interception and the defense got a safety on the 3rd play of the 2nd half for their 1st  defensive score of the year. 

The Broncos after giving up their first 1st down of the season last week, had something to prove and as a result had their best defensive game of season. They allowed only 6 plays for positive yards and forced 2 fumbles. The boys who are taking great pride in their defense continued their shutout streak and remain undefeated in 2019 

On the offensive side of the ball QB Z only completed 2 of his 5 passes but both were for TD's.  1 to Toray for 32 yards and 1 to Turd for 23 yards and Turds 1st TD as a Junior.  Rushing  Toray had 5 carries for 107 yards and 4 rushing TD'.  Jeter had 5 carries for 25 yard.  Back up fullback Chris filled in well and had 3 carries for 45 yards and 1 TD also his 1st TD as a junior.     

On the dewy grass early Saturday morning the last 2 undefeated teams were set to play. The high scoring Broncos with their stingy defense against the bigger talented Dolphins, only one would finish the day 3-0. The Broncos won the toss and elected to receive, on the 1st play from scrimmage halfback Toray ran for a 40 yards touchdown. Toray finished the day with 4 rushing touchdowns, 40 yards, 15 yards, 65 yards, and 8 yards. He also had a 14 yards touchdown reception. Jeter also had 2 touchdowns 

Toray had 12 carries for 187 yards and 4 td's and 2 receptions 1 for a TD and 1 for an extra point                                                                                        Jeter had 12 carries for 53 yards 2 TD's    

On the other side of the ball the Broncos defense remained perfect allowing no points and only 1 earned 1st down and a total of -69 yards allowed. The defense continues to be the heart of the team refusing to break and setting up the offense with great field position. 

With 2 undefeated teams early in the season no one can really know if either team is good or not, which is why we play the games. In Saturday's game the Broncos wanted to keep their perfect season alive. The Broncos defense did give up one 1st down but overall held the Cowboys to a negative 52 yards from scrimmage on 32 plays with Jaden making 4 tacks and Jeter getting 1 Int. The Broncos offense was led by QB Zavian who completed 3 passed for 63 tards and 2 TD's and ran for 1 touchdown. The offense racked you a total of 139 yards rushing 

Broncos 47 - Bengals 0 
Game 1 is in the books!! In a rematch of last years championship. The season started just like last year ended with a big win for the Broncos. It was a 1 sided game from the opening kick off when Toray took the opening kick off 60 yards for the 1st score of the season. Toray had 5 carries for 61 yards and 2 rushing TD's.  Jeter had 5 carries for 75 yards and 3 rushing TD's.  Fullback Speedy had 2 carries for 23 yards and 11 TD.  Defensively the Broncos fast swarming violent defense allowed no 1st downs and no gain for more the 3 yards forced 5 fumbles. Defensive ends Zavian and and Jaxon completely shut down the outsides the D- line was a brick wall allowing nothing up the middle. It was the perfect way to start the season