After three games on the road, Shelby is heading back home. They will welcome the Holton Red Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Shelby will be strutting in after a win while Holton will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Shelby finally turned things around against Hesperia on Friday. They secured a 30-25 W over the Panthers.
It was another big night for Aj Melchor, who rushed for 187 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.8 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Isaac Garcia, who threw for 96 yards and two touchdowns on only eight passes.
Shelby was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 207 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Shelby wouldn't let Hesperia keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Shelby can thank Griffin Olmstead and Ethan Viterna for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Holton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss dating back to last season. They were outmatched by Atherton at home and fell 46-6. One positive for the Red Devils, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Shelby's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Holton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Everything came up roses for Shelby against Holton in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 48-6 win. Does Shelby have another victory up their sleeve, or will Holton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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