It was a difficult day for the Blair Broncs who lost 8-2 to Granite in Monday.

The Broncs spotted the Panthers five runs in the first inning.

Starting pitcher Brendon Tyner survived the first inning and pitched well the rest of the way. He struck eight batters and only four of the eight runs were earned.

Cade McKee had two hits in the game. Matt Martin and Colton Ellis each had one hit.

Blair split a doubleheader with defending state champion Fletcher on Thursday.

The Broncs ran into the highly touted Billy Love in the first game. Love, who is headed for Seminole Junior College, threw a one hitter.

Jacob Moles got the only hit.

Blair won the second game 9-6

Jacob Smith allowed three earned runs and was the winning pitcher.

Moles was two for two.

Blair, 16-10 on the season, will play Grandfield in the first round of the Cottonbelt Tournament on Thursday.