Broncs gallop past Chiefs, 42-7
ROB ZOLMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years, 10 months AGO
The Ronan Chiefs’ defense runs the Hamilton runner out of bounds. (Rob Zolman/ Lake County Leader)
Ronan quarter back Caleb Cheff looks down field for an open receiver. (Rob Zolman/Lake County Leader)
Ronan Chief Coleton Sherman makes a toe grabbing tackle. (Rob Zolman/Lake County Leader)
The Hamilton Bronc running back is corralled by the Chiefs’ defense. (Rob Zolman/Lake County Leader)
RONAN – Ronan Chief quarterback Caleb Cheff hit Robbi McCrea on a 15-yard scoring strike in the middle of the fourth quarter to erase the goose egg on the scoreboard against the visiting top-ranked Hamilton Broncs on Friday night.
The defending Class A state champion Broncs went on to win the non-conference match-up 42-7.
Ronan finished with 121-yards total offense on the night, while the Chief defense held the potent Hamilton offense to 151 yards passing and 119 yards on the ground.
Cheff completed 9 of 18 passes for 87 yards, no interceptions, and a touchdown. McCrea led all Chief receivers with 38 yards on three catches and a TD, while Trent Burland added 25 yards rushing on seven carries.
The loss drops Ronan 1-5 on the season as they prepare to battle the 3-3 Corvallis Blue Devils in Corvallis on Friday evening.
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