Soccer Recap: Shelby Picks Up Fifth Straight Win at Home

There's no place like home for Shelby, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Highland Tech Rams 3-2. Shelby's winning goal came courtesy of Joel Cook.

Golden Lions

Previous 5 Games (Home)

09/29/25 vs Highland Tech	3-2
09/18/25 vs Stuart W. Cramer	4-2
09/10/25 vs Cherryville	9-0
09/08/25 vs East Gaston	3-0
08/23/25 vs Ashbrook	1-0

Shelby pushed their record up to 7-8-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 20 goals over those five contests. As for Highland Tech, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-4 record this season.

Shelby will host Lincolnton at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Highland Tech, they will challenge Bessemer City at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Highland Tech's defense better be ready for this one: Bessemer City have averaged an impressive 2.9 goals per game this season.