Pioneers routed by Falcons

It wasn't the way any team would want to start its state tournament, but the Big Sandy Pioneers ran into a very tough Twin Bridges squad.

The 9C Pioneers opened up their state tournament play on Thursday against the very experienced and talented Falcons squad. And it was the Falcons who grabbed the 80-56 dominating win at the Rimrock Arena at the Metra in Billings over the Big Sandy boys.

The tough loss gives the Pioneers an overall record of 18-6, while the Falcons improved to 23-2. And while the Falcons will advance to the semifinals, the Pioneers will drop into the consolation bracket, faci...