The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds proudly display their hardware from the Northern C Divisional after defeating the Winnett/Grass Range Rams. The Thunderbirds punched their state ticket with a challenge game win over the Rams in a rare Sunday afternoon contest. The Thunderbirds No. 2 N will take on the Melstone Broncs in the final game Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. Right: Head Coach Derrick Shambo said his team has been all smiles leading up to the state tournament and will be ready to go come Thursday.
