Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Shelby). They came out on top against the Olympic Trojans by a score of 35-24 on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Golden Lions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Tristan Tate continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 161 yards and three touchdowns. Majay Thompson did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 103 receiving yards.
Shelby's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Derrick Kee Jr..
Several Trojans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was De'Angelo Hall, who picked up 79 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a rushing score. Chance Cato was another key player, throwing for 254 yards and two touchdowns while completing 72% of his passes.
The win got Shelby back to even at 2-2. As for Olympic, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 3-1 record.
Shelby will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Cherryville at 7:30 p.m. Shelby is facing Cherryville at the right time seeing as Cherryville is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Olympic, they will host South Mecklenburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Olympic will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: South Mecklenburg will have lost three straight heading into Friday's game.
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