DAYTON — The brightest of lights were an appropriate setting for Shelby’s Alex Bruskotter. The Whippets’ senior authored one of the greatest performances in state tournament history. But his 34-point outburst was just a bit short as Maysville found just enough second-half magic to extend its storybook season. Bruskotter scored 34 points but the Whippets […]
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Maysville plays beyond its years as state semifinal with Shelby looms
ZANESVILLE — The roster may suggest otherwise, but Maysville plays like a team full of grizzled veterans. The Panthers (25-3) will meet Shelby (25-2) in the state semifinals at 2 p.m. Saturday at the University of Dayton Arena. They are a study in contrasts. While the Whippets rely heavily on a talented senior class, Maysville’s […]
Whippets begin quest for 1st boys state basketball title at Final 4 in Dayton
COLUMBUS – Shelby’s quest to bring home the first boys state basketball title has reached the Final Four for the first time in school history. The second-ranked Whippets (25-2) next step in the journey is Saturday’s Division II state semifinal clash with Zanesville Maysville (25-3) on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the University of Dayton. By […]
Dayton bound: Shelby captures 1st regional title in program history
Shelby claimed its first regional title in program history Saturday at Bowling Green State University, defeating Lutheran West, 55-46.
Shelby holds off Lima Shawnee for 1st regional final berth since 1957
After leading by 11 at halftime, the Whippets held off a furious rally from Lima Shawnee to win a Division II regional semifinal game, 59-50.
Shelby, Lima Shawnee have history in regional tournament
Familiar foes, Shelby and Lima Shawnee have previously met twice in the regional semifinals during the 1998-99 and 2020-21 seasons.
Sweet 16 bound: Shelby rolls past Lexington for district championship
The Whippets are Sweet 16 bound after a 62-52 win over Lexington in a Div. II district final before a sellout crowd at Ontario High School.
ANALYSIS: Lexington-Shelby rematch is the epitome of March Madness
Tournament time goes way too fast, especially at the local high school level. That’s what made Thursday night at Ontario High School must-see stuff for high school basketball junkies. It provided a fix so many of us crave. Rattling around the balcony were a couple of veteran north central Ohio coaches. Former Lexington boss Steve […]
Role players come up big as top-seeded Shelby rallies past No. 5 Mansfield Senior
ONTARIO — On a night when All-Ohioan Alex Bruskotter spent almost as much time on the bench as he did on the floor, Shelby’s role players rode to the rescue. Junior forward Karsen Homan came off the bench to score 13 points as the top-seeded Whippets rallied for a 60-55 win over No. 5 Mansfield […]
Shelby’s Bruskotter headlines All-MOAC team
SHELBY — The Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference coaches spread the wealth when it came time to vote for the All-MOAC team. Six different schools are represented on the six-man first team, headlined by Shelby standout Alex Bruskotter. A Wright State University recruit, Bruskotter led the MOAC in scoring at 23.9 points a night. The 6-foot-7 swingman […]