Pioneers beat Wolverines, play for title tonight

Big Sandy's Jessey Bailey (left) handles the ball during a Northern C boys semifinal game Thursday night in Great Falls. The Pioneers advanced to tonight's championship game.

GREAT FALLS — A couple of scorching-hot offenses set the tone for a very exciting semifinal matchup, but it was free throws and defense that sealed the deal for one Hi-Line squad.

Thursday night at the Four Seasons Arena in Great Falls, the 9C Big Sandy Pioneers played an exciting semifinal matchup in the Northern C divisional tournament. And though it was neck and neck nearly all game long, the Pioneers escaped with...