Missouri High School Basketball - Canton nips South Shelby
December 12, 2023: Canton, MO 63435 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Canton Tigers (Canton, MO) and the visiting South Shelby Cardinals (Shelbina, MO), saw Canton's basketball squad hold off South Shelby by a count of 50-43.
With the victory, Canton upgrades its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Tigers host Mendon Unity (Mendon, IL) to play the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 14. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 6-3. Mendon Unity won 59-51 in their recent league challenge against Illinois School for the Deaf (Jacksonville, IL)
Next up, the Cardinals play the Centralia Panthers (Centralia, MO) in a Clarence Cannon challenge, on Friday, December 15. South Shelby will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 4-4 record after their 57-55 non-league loss to California (California, MO).