Highland Tech lost against Shelby back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Highland Tech Rams took a hard 45-30 fall against the Shelby Golden Lions. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 481st, while the Golden Lions are ranked 217th).
It was another big night for Dereon Kee, who posted 19 points and six steals for Shelby. Kee's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Da'Mani French was another key player, putting up nine points along with five boards and three steals.
Highland Tech has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season. As for Shelby, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland Tech will square off against Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Highland Tech surely won't give up without a fight. As for Shelby, they will host Bessemer City at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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