The Shelby Tigers will head out on the road to square off against the Orchard View Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Shelby has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
Shelby scored the most points they've had all season to find success two weeks ago. They blew past Holton, posting a 73-41 win on the road. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Shelby has managed all season.
Meanwhile, Orchard View's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their sixth straight loss. They took a serious blow against Whitehall, falling 74-23. Orchard View was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-9.
Shelby's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-8. As for Orchard View, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 3-10.
Shelby was able to grind out a solid win over Orchard View when the teams last played back in February of 2023, winning 49-39. The rematch might be a little tougher for Shelby since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
