Juncos Broncos

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Juncos Broncos
Founded2014
Division1 - Puerto Rico American Football League
ColoursBlack, White   

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Juncos Broncos

AFAPR Sub-23

It is the club's U-23 team that participates in the American Football League of Puerto Rico 2nd division of Puerto Rican American football league pyramid, its goal is to develop players with potential so that they can eventually make the jump to either the PRAFL team.

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YearDivisionLeagueFinishRegular SeasonPlayoffsChampionship ResultsFinal RecordAvg. Attendance
20151 PRAFL
20161 PRAFL

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