Big Sandy moves into 9C championship with win over T-Birds

When you're ranked No. 1 in the state, you get every team's best performance. It's part of the responsibility that comes with being on top.

The Big Sandy boys basketball team is no stranger to this, having spent the entire season atop the Class C power poll.

Despite facing every team's best effort, the Pioneers remain undefeated after weathering their latest storm - the Hays-Lodge Pole Thunderbirds.

Big Sandy overcame a few sluggish moments to pick up its 19th of the season with a 70-53 win over the T-Birds in semifinal action of the District 9C boys basketball tournament on Thursday.

After ha...