Thunderbirds claim top spot at District 9C, 'Beeters earn No. 3 Seed

The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds secured the number one

overall seed at The District 9C Tournament this past weekend as

they completed a undefeated conference schedule with a 66-57

win over the Box Elder Bears in Hays Saturday night.

The Bears led early 22 - 18 but the Thunderbirds took the lead

37-35 by intermission following a strong second quarter effort.

The Thunderbirds continued to increase their lead after the

break outscoring the Bears in the second half 29-22. Senior

Tyson Shambo led the Thunderbirds with 16 points a junior

Lance Strike added 14 and Senior Frank RunsAbove 12 in the

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