One of Ohio high school football’s oldest rivalries, Shelby (13-0) and Galion (11-2) met for the 123rd time on Friday night.
Shelby Whippets Football State Championship 2025
Follow every step of the Shelby Whippets’ 2025 state championship run. From game recaps and standout performances to behind-the-scenes moments and community support, this page gathers all of Richland Source’s coverage of Shelby’s quest for an OHSAA football title. ❤️🩶
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Game ball goes to Mahaney: Shelby coach reaches milestone
The Whippets 49-7 win over Lima Bath in Friday’s regional semifinal marked Mahaney’s 100th career victory as a head coach.
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DeVito Effect: Shelby QB makes everyone around him better, including opponents
SHELBY — Brayden DeVito doesn’t just make his teammates better. Shelby’s All-Ohio quarterback raises the bar for everyone in the Whippets’ orbit. The Air Force-bound DeVito will lead No. 1-ranked and top-seeded Shelby into Friday’s Division IV, Region 14 showdown against No. 2 Galion at Arlin Field. A win would send the Whippets (12-0) into […]
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It’s official: Shelby-Galion football rematch coming Friday at Arlin Field
Unbeaten Shelby (12-0) will play Galion (11-1) on Friday night at Mansfield’s Arlin Field in a Division IV regional title game
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‘More to do:’ Shelby sails past Lima Bath, sets sights on Galion, regional title
Knocking off the Wildcats 49-7, Shelby (12-0) punched its ticket to the Div. IV Region 14 championship game next Friday.
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Shelby will lean on rugged defense when high-flying Bath comes to town
SHELBY — The high-octane offense averages 45.9 points a game and features one of the greatest players in program history. However, ask Rob Mahaney for the secret to Shelby’s postseason success and the veteran coach will direct you to the other side of the ball. It’s all about the defense. “They play with their hair […]
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Lima Bath hopes to continue climbing, but ‘Mount Shelby’ awaits on Friday
Undefeated and top-seeded Shelby (11-0) hosts Lima Bath (9-2) in a Division IV, Region 14 football semifinal on Friday night.
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Shelby reaches 3rd straight regional semifinal with shutout of Orrville
The Whippets pitched their fourth shutout of the year, 42-0, to earn their spot in a Div. IV Region 14 semifinal next Friday.
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A dog with a bone: Shelby Whippets set to bite down on football playoff season
SHELBY — Orrville football coach Brent Besancon knows what his Red Riders are walking into Friday night at Shelby. The former Madison coach is all too familiar with the buzzsaw that the unbeaten Whippets have become. If not, he will have a chance to be reminded at the 7 p.m. kickoff. “It’s going to take […]