Local cagers earn Class C accolades

It was a banner year for the District 9C in boys basketball, with Hays-Lodge Pole and Box Elder meeting in the Northern C championship game, and both going on to make noise at the Class C state tournament earlier this month in Bozeman.

And one of the reasons for it being such a great year was the talent in the 9C. As a result, six players from the district were named Northern C All-State this season, including a combined four from HLP and Box Elder.

The Thunderbirds got seniors Frank Runs Above and Tyson Shambo All-State honors, while the Bears were represented by Pernell Morsette and Tre...