It may be a little premature to call it a full-blown revival, but Shelby’s run to the Final Four could usher in a new era of north central Ohio high school basketball. Or maybe it’s a return to a former era. The Whippets snapped the area’s six-year state-tournament drought when they knocked off Lutheran West […]
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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 […]
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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.
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Gallery: Shelby stuns Lutheran West 55-46 to claim regional crown
Photos from Shelby’s 55-46 win Saturday at Bowling Green State University against Lutheran West in a Division II regional championship game.
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Whippets will have their hands full against veteran Lutheran West
SHELBY — The Whippets may be in uncharted waters, but the Longhorns have sailed these seas before. Shelby and Lutheran West will meet at 4 p.m. Saturday at Bowling Green State University’s Stroh Center for the regional crown and a berth in next week’s Division II Final Four. The Longhorns (24-2) are the defending regional […]
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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.
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Gallery: Shelby defeats Lima Shawnee, ends regional final drought
Photos from Shelby’s 59-50 win Thursday at Bowling Green State University against Lima Shawnee in a Division II regional semifinal game.
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Shelby’s Bruskotter, Lexington’s Hamilton, Lucas’ Toms honored by Northwest District
SHELBY — The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association confirmed what area basketball fans already knew. Alex Bruskotter is among the best in the state. Shelby’s senior swingman, Bruskotter was selected the Division II Co-Player of the Year when the OPSWA All-Northwest District boys teams were unveiled Wednesday afternoon. He shared the award with Willard’s Max Dawson. […]
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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.
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Shelby’s Bruskotter is finalist for Ohio’s Mr. Basketball
COLUMBUS — This has become a very interesting week in the life of Shelby’s Alex Bruskotter. On Saturday night, the 6-foot-5 senior scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Shelby past Lexington 62-52 to earn a ticket to the Sweet 16. It marked just the fourth Northwest District championship in school history. On […]