Black and blue, but better for it, the Kamloops Broncos are galloping into the winter with thoughts of next season on their minds.

“We knew we were going to take our lumps and bruises going into this season,” Broncos’ head coach Brad Yamaoka said.

“I don’t know if there’s any reason to be upset. With the progression and with the way things are looking, next year is going to be a pretty solid year.”