Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Callie Mcwilliams and Hannah Gaines Lead South Shelby to Victory

Cardinals

Margin (Wins)

01/20/25 vs Schuyler County	65
01/08/25 vs Meadville	56
01/22/25 vs Marion County	55
12/10/24 vs Marion County	41
01/25/25 @ North Shelby	37

South Shelby hadn't done well against Macon recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The South Shelby Cardinals put the hurt on the Macon Tigers with a sharp 60-36 win. The Cardinals have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matches by 21 points or more this season.

Leading South Shelby to victory were Hannah Gaines and Callie Mcwilliams. Gaines went 6-for-8 from beyond the arc to rack up 18 points and six boards, while Mcwilliams posted ten points and seven steals. That's the most rebounds Gaines has posted since back in February of 2024. Charlie Roush was another key player, putting up nine points and five boards.

The victory was the third in a row for South Shelby, bringing their record for this year to 21-2. As for Macon, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Shelby will head out to square off against Clark County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Macon, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers take on the Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.