It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Shelby-Rising City can now relate to. They took a blow against the Sandy Creek Cougars on Friday, falling 54-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Huskies were not able to get on the board.
Ethan Shaw continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Sandy Creek, rushing for 88 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, while also throwing for 125 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 58 yards. Connor Rempe was Shaw's top target, picking up 38 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
Shelby-Rising City moved to 9-2 with that defeat, which also ended their eight-game winning streak. As for Sandy Creek, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Shelby-Rising City does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Sandy Creek, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Lourdes Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Sandy Creek's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last nine contests.
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