LocalSportsJournal.com

Jenny Beckman recorded her 1,500th career points for the Shelby girls basketball team in a 74-59 win against Mason County Central on Friday in a West Michigan Conference game.

Beckman scored a game-high 38 points to lead the Tigers.

The Tigers jumped out to a 24-8 lead in the first quarter and stretched the lead to 45-21 heading into the half.

The Spartans offense was better in the second half, outscoring the Tigers by 11 but it wasn’t enough as the Tigers held on for the win.

The Tigers improved to 12-5 overall and 10-3 in conference on the year.

The Spartans (11-6, 8-5) were led by Rachel Allen with 21 points.