Barrington Bronco Football Is No Laughing Matter

Bronco football is no laughing matter.  

At 4-0, the Broncos are off to their best start since 2003, and credit for this impressive start is spread across the entire team.  

At  75.6 inches and 280 pounds, the Broncos offensive line is a large one. Returning seniors Bolger (center), Kristof (guard), Aaron Castagna (guard) and junior Dan Voltz (tackle) have nearly as much size as some NFL teams. 

This big, returning varsity offensive line is chiefly responsible for the Broncos scoring.  They have provided new quarterback Matt LeMire (transfer from El Paso, Texas) plenty of time to find receivers,  and have opened up running lanes for returning junior running back Chase Murdock.  Murdock is on track for another 1,000+ rushing yard season. 

 Joe Sanchez, head coach and offensive coordinator, says his offensive line is a strong one.  

"I believe we have several to watch for but to name a few it starts on the O-Line, seniors Pat Bolger and Jimmy Kristof along with junior Dan Voltz…they will anchor our offense," he said.

Sanchez began as the Broncos defensive coordinator in 1998 before making the bold move to become offensive coordinator this year due to the strengths of his defensive staff.  

"Dan Young and Tim Norwood are the co-defensive coordinators and with Mike Staudt coaching defensive backs and Al Sekulic on the defensive line, they all work very hard and are doing a great job with the kids," he said. "I would not have switched over if I wasn't comfortable."

It appears that Sanchez made a good move.  The Broncos defense held Hersey's crafty, no-huddle option attack quiet for three quarters. 

The Broncos constant pressure of Hersey quarterback Brad Zaucha forced three interceptions and held him to 5 of18 passing for only 57 yards.

The defensive line is also the reason that Barrington pulled off the overtime victory against state-ranked Elk Grove.  The Broncos have only allowed 72 points so far this season, but they will be tested later this year with games against high powered offenses such as Schaumburg (homecoming) and Palatine (last home game).  Ben LeCompte has had consecutive games with an interception.    

Barrington Bronco Football Schedule

Date    Day    Opponent    H/A     Start Time   Location     Results

8/27     Fri       Libertyville      Home       7:30pm              stadium           W, 41-28 

9/3        Fri        Elk Grove       Away       7:30pm            Elk Grove        W, 30-23 OT 

9/10     Fri          Hersey           Home      7:30pm            stadium                W, 35-14 

9/16    Thur     Wheeling       Home       6:30pm            stadium                 W, 24-7 

9/24     Fri         Conant           Away        7:30pm           Conant

10/2      Sat      Shaumburg    Homecoming  2:00pm   stadium

10/8     Fri      Hoffman Estates   Away      7:30pm        Hoffman Estates

10/15   Fri        Fremd            Away            7:30pm             Fremd

10/22    Fri       Palatine        Home          7:30pm             stadium

Mid-Suburban West Standings

 Team        W-L-T      Winning   Percent      Points for     Points against        streak

Barrington      4-0-0             1.000                         130                       72                      4W

Schaumburg     3-1-0              .750                           138                         65                      1L

Palatine             2-2-0               0. 500                       113                       104                     1L

Conant                2-2-0              0. 500                         65                        79                       2L

Fremd                 1-3-0               0.250                          72                        91                     1W

Hoffman Estates 0-4-0          0.000                         10                      125                    4L