The Shelby Whippets historic season came to an end on Friday in the Division IV State Championship game in Canton, as the Whippets fell to Glenville, 45-7, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
The game was tied 7-7 in the 2nd quarter, after Michael Shepherd scored on a 1 yard TD at the 11:39 mark. Glenville (12-3) would go on to score 38 unanswered points in route to winning their 3 state title in 4 years (2022, 2023, 2025).
Shelby finished the great season in school history at 14-1 and their 1st ever appearance in the state championship game. The Tarblooders defense held Shelby to just 26 yards of offense.