Mark Twain hadn't done well against South Shelby recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Tigers walked away with a 54-45 win over the Cardinals. That's two games straight that the Tigers have won by exactly nine points.
Despite the defeat, South Shelby had strong showings from Hannah Gaines, who posted 24 points along with five boards and three steals, and Ellie Kuntz, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. That was a full 53.3% of the Cardinals' points, marking the third time in a row Gaines has put up more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Bella Cook, who scored four points in addition to ten boards and three steals.
Tigers
| 12/08/25 vs South Shelby | 54-45 |
| 12/05/25 @ Community | 52-43 |
| 12/04/25 @ Palmyra | 63-54 |
The victory (which was Mark Twain's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 56.3 points this season. As for South Shelby, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Looking ahead, Mark Twain will be home for the holidays to greet South Callaway at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for South Shelby, they will take on Palmyra in a tournament on Wednesday.
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