If the Highland Tech Rams were feeling good off their 65-39 takedown of the Cherryville Ironmen on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Highland Tech took a 83-68 bruising from Shelby on Wednesday. Highland Tech has not had much luck with Shelby recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Highland Tech's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elijah Sherrill, who scored 29 points along with five rebounds. That was a full 42.6% of Highland Tech's points, marking the third time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Elijah Whitted, who scored 24 points along with three steals.
Highland Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 10-16. As for Shelby, they pushed their record up to 16-8 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home.
Highland Tech does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Shelby also has no future games currently scheduled.
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