Lockney Longhorns Fall to Clarendon Broncos in District Opener

Broncos score early and often to defeat Longhorns 11-5 on Tuesday

Mar. 25, 2026 at 9:55pm

The Lockney Longhorns hosted the Clarendon Broncos in their district opener on Tuesday, but the Broncos jumped out to an early 5-0 lead and never looked back, defeating the Longhorns 11-5.

Why it matters

This loss drops the Longhorns to 0-1 in district play, putting them behind the 8-ball early in their quest to make the playoffs. The Broncos, on the other hand, have started district play on a strong note.

The details

The Broncos scored one run in the first inning and four more in the second to take a commanding 5-0 lead. The Longhorns battled back in the bottom of the second to make it a one-run game at 5-4, but Clarendon added three more runs in the third to pull away. Despite the Longhorns' efforts, they ultimately fell 11-5.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.
  • The Broncos scored one run in the first inning and four in the second to take a 5-0 lead.
  • The Longhorns scored four runs in the bottom of the second to make it 5-4.
  • The Broncos added three more runs in the third inning to extend their lead to 8-4.

The players

Lockney Longhorns

The high school baseball team from Lockney, Texas.

Clarendon Broncos

The high school baseball team from Clarendon, Texas.

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The takeaway

This loss puts the Longhorns in a tough spot early in their district schedule, while the Broncos have established themselves as a team to beat in the district race.