Reds face Bronchos in first-round matchup

The defending Class 4A champions will be battle tested in the first round during their quest for an 18th gold ball.

The Reds will host a one-loss Bethany team, representing District 4A-2, finished third in one of the toughest districts in the state.

The game will be played at 7 p.m. Friday in the Tornado Bowl.

Bethany’s only loss came to 4A-2 champion Tuttle by a final score of 40-34 in an epic match…