LocalSportsJournal.com
SHELBY – The struggles continue for Shelby’s girls basketball team as North Muskegon defeated the Tigers 34-29 on Thursday night.
The teams played pretty even through the first half with each scoring 10 in the first quarter. Defense reigned supreme in the second quarter, but it was Shelby that mustered enough offense to lead 14-12.
North Muskegon took control in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 22-15 to come out with the win.
Shelby was effective on the boards as Biloxi Lee led with 14 rebounds. Brylee Friedman added 10 rebounds of her own.
The Tigers (4-9, 2-6 WMC Rivers) continue to slip in the conference standings. Next up is a meeting with Hesperia on Tuesday. Shelby has lost eight games in a row.
North Muskegon (10-4, 5-2 WMC Rivers) takes on Hart on Tuesday. The Pirates sit atop the WMC Rivers with an undefeated mark while the Norse currently sit in third.
