Willard posted a narrow 53-50 win over Shelby for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Willard High on Jan. 10.
Shelby showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out an 18-11 advantage over Willard as the first quarter ended.
The Whippets darted a small margin over the Crimson Flashes as both teams headed to make end of the second quarter adjustments.
Willard broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 48-37 lead over Shelby.
The Whippets managed a 13-5 rally in the final quarter, yet the die was already cast.
Last season, Shelby and Willard faced off on Dec. 14, 2024 at Shelby High School.
In recent action on Jan. 3, Willard faced off against Tiffin Columbian and Shelby took on Lexington on Jan. 3 at Lexington High School.
This news brief was powered by ScoreStream the world leader in fan-driven sports results.
Don’t miss our in-depth coverage of north central Ohio high school sports including profiles, analysis and game coverage. For statewide results and expert analysis of the best teams and prep athletes in Ohio, register for our free newsletter. It’s required reading for high school sports fans.