SHELBY — Ontario roared to a big start, but it was Shelby’s finishing kick that carried the day in Thursday night’s Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference boys basketball clash.
The Whippets authored their decisive surge in the fourth quarter to knock off the Warriors 68-59.
Junior Brayden DeVito pumped in 22 points and Landon Foltz added 20 as Shelby improved to 6-3 overall, 4-2 in the MOAC.
Trindon Flenoury and Cardae Brown each scored 19 points for Ontario, which dropped to 2-7, 2-3.
(These photos were taken by Tom Theodore)
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The Warriors shot out of the gate with a 13-3 burst to begin the game, and coasted into a 20-10 first-quarter advantage.
But the Whippets dominated the second period to move in front 32-29 at halftime. Shelby maintained a 48-44 edge heading to the final eight minutes.
The hosts reeled off a 16-2 burst to begin the fourth quarter to put the game away.
The Warriors are home on Saturday when Ashland comes to town. Shelby welcomes Margaretta that same night.