(Photos from Shelby’s 76-40 win on Friday night at home against Vermilion in a Division II sectional basketball championship game. The Whippets (21-2) advance to the district semifinals Thursday at Ontario High School against Mansfield Senior (17-6). Vermilion ends its season with a 6-17 record.)

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Staff reporter at Richland Source since 2023. I focus on the city of Shelby and northern Richland County news. Shelby H.S./Kent State alum. Have a story to share? Email me at hayden@richlandsource.com.