SHELBY — The Shelby community showed up in a big way this week.
From parents and grandparents to former players and lifelong fans, Whippet Nation filled our inbox with messages of pride and encouragement.
Below is a collection of heartfelt messages from Shelby fans celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime team.
As the Whippets land in Canton for their first state title appearance, we hope they feel the full force of the support behind them.
Oney’s Mom
Senior mom
You’ve boys have made history and will continue to do so! Watching you boys lock in every game and come together as a team is remarkable! The brotherhood is strong and we without a doubt are lucky to have you boys representing us! Play your hearts out and unleash the hounds!!! Let’s go whippets and my boy #79!!!!
Beartracks
Retired Shelby teacher
Play YOUR game.
Win with humility.
Lose with dignity.
Be proud of who you are and what you have accomplished.
GO WHIPPETS
Jay Huss
Player Alum, Player Dad, Player Grand dad
We loved playing as Whippets, but we never had the opportunity to play as far as you have gotten. We continue to be Whippets today and we take the field with you every game. Play your best and bring home the state title we have always wanted. You are Shelby Whippets Forever!
Stephen & Gina Combs
Shelby Alums
Best of luck to a well deserved State Championship! This group of fine gentlemen show the strength of teamwork and working together as a team. We are proud of all of you!!!
Bob Frasher
Former Shelby resident for 23 years
Enjoy watching this football team perform. Fun to see an undefeated season. Just one more victory. Go whippets!!
Brittany Sublett & Family
Galion Resident & family to Quinton Albert
Giving a BIG SHOUTOUT to QUINTON ALBERT #54!!! Congratulations on making it this far your SENIOR YEAR! We are all very proud of you!! Cannot wait to see you play hard on friday!
Congratulations to all the Shelby WHIPPETS! You all proved yourselves this year and deserve this! No matter the outcome, you came this far, walk away with your head held high and be proud of yourselves!!!!
Let’s go!!!!!!!
Christina Yetzer Drain
Shelby alum
Once in a lifetime, a team comes along with the rare combination of a defense determined to hold the opponent at bay and an offense so honed in on the end zone that the result is high scores and running clocks all season. It takes passion for the game, intention and intensity to be the best. 2025 is your year, Whippets. Keep playing with intention!
Sharon Dill
Grandma to #15 GREEN SHOES RIDMAN
I am so very proud of you trent and your team. Go get that Big W bring it back home. Good luck to
U all. Love you so very much. Grandma. ❤️
Parents of Green Shoes Rodman
Parent
Shelby Whippet Football it’s been an absolute blast watching you every game this season! Each one of you no matter if you are on the field or on the sidelines have been a crucial part of the success of this historic season!
To #15 Green Shoes Rodman ….. way to work hard and prove yourself!! Keep hustling, staying humble and lighting up the field!! So very proud of you!! ❤️Mom, Dad and Gracie
Paula Seaman
Fan from Shiloh!
Trent Rodman and the rest of the Shelby football team,
Good luck and beat Glenville! I am so proud of how far you all have come and I hope you continue to make history tomorrow by bringing home a State Championship! I’ll be there cheering you on!
Linda Reber
Grandma to #15 Green Shoes Rodman
Have enjoyed watching you Trent & the rest of the team on game nights.Good luck to everyone Keep up the hard work & very proud of you Green Shoes #15 Love you. Grandma.