Some of mid-Michigan's most stunning basketball successes have happened during Class B boys finals weekend: DeWitt's surprise run to the 2004 final. Lansing Catholic's 2008 championship. And Sexton's 10-point upset of top-ranked and reigning champ Detroit Country Day definitely fits the bill.
In a nutshell: Country Day and especially Amir Williams were giant obstacles. But the Big Reds came back from a six-point halftime deficit by running (20-6 fastbreak points advantage) and gunning (62 percent shooting in the second half) and taking advantage of their deep and talented guard rotation.
Game ball: Junior Bryn Forbes has been a steady scorer for most of the last two seasons, but on another level since mid-February. He's scored in double figures in 12 of the last 14 games, and added to an 18-point quarterfinal with a season-high 29 points. He was a main cog in the transition offense and hit 6 of 7 shots during the second half.
Unsung heroes: Senior Tyrin Wade has gotten his share of attention, but might not be remembered as much in this one because he scored just two points. But his best contribution was his work against Williams, who he tried to front most of the time. With some help as well from sophomore Jalen Hayes, the Big Reds gave up 14 points and 14 rebounds to the 6-10 Ohio State recruit -- but he didn't score during the fourth quarter.
Magic Moment: Sexton regained the lead on an Anthony Clemmons basket with 1:48 to go in the third quarter, but then put the game out of reach with a string of plays by Forbes. He scored on a fastbreak bucket, had an assist on another, and finished the third quarter with one more on the break with 4.6 seconds left in the period. The run gave the Big Reds a 54-46 lead.
What's next: Think of "Miracle on Ice" when the United States beat the Soviet Union, but still had to come back for the gold medal game. Odd comparison maybe, but at 11:47 p.m. it's the best I've got. And it works. The Big Reds can't rest after knocking out Country Day, despite playing this entire season for that moment. Muskegon Heights is talented, cruised to a win in its semifinal, and lost to Sexton by only five at the end of January. The Big Reds should win. They'll be expected to win. And I expect them not to let down. Lansing will be celebrating by 10:30 Saturday night.
High school sports editor 
