STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT POSTPONED!!!
March 12, 2020 - Due to coronavirus (CONVID-19) concerns/precautions, the University Scholastic League (UIL) will be limiting the number of fans attending each game at the UIL State Basketball Tournament this weekend. If you are planning on attending Friday’s game between the Shelbyville Dragons and Gruver High School, you must purchase a pre-sale ticket at Shelbyville High School. Tickets will be available for sale until 11:30 a.m.
According to UIL, tickets for Friday’s semi-final games will not be sold at the Alamodome box office. Also, immediately following each semi-final game on Friday, the Alamodome box office will sell only 500 tickets for each winning school for Saturday’s Championship game.
Please keep in mind that decisions impacting the tournament may change at any time as circumstances dictate. The UIL will be releasing an official press release sometime this morning, but Shelbyville ISD wanted to get the word out on the tournament changes to our fans in a timely manner so plans could be made accordingly.
Please travel safe, and remember to follow precautionary hygiene methods (i.e. wash your hands frequently) to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Dragon Pride…
Dear Students, Parents, Staff, & Community Members:
March 11, 2020 - We are excited to announce that Shelbyville High School’s Boys’ Basketball team has again advanced to the UIL Boys’ State Basketball Tournament Final Four in San Antonio. The Dragons will be playing Gruver High School at the Alamodome on Friday, March 13th at 10am, in a 2A State Semi-Final game. The winner of Friday’s contest advances to play in the State Championship game on Saturday at 1:30pm.
To accommodate travel to the game for Dragon supporters, there will be an early release at Noon on Thursday, March 12th (there is no school on Friday, March 13th for students or staff). Spring Break will be held the following week on March 16th - 20th with students returning to school Monday, March 23rd.
Shelbyville High School will have specially designated tickets for Dragon fans available at the high school office for presale beginning Wednesday, March 11th at 8am until Thursday, March 12th at 11:30am. Presale tickets are $16, cash only. Tickets can also be purchased online or at the Alamodome box office for $19 each. The tickets cover admission for both games of Conference 2A Semi-Final session on Friday, March 13th (Martin’s Mill versus San Saba at 8:30am, and Shelbyville versus Gruver at 10am). Children 2 years of age or younger not occupying a seat will be admitted free of charge. Please note the Alamodome has a Clear Bag Policy: To be approved for entry into the Alamodome, bags or purses must be clear, plastic, vinyl or PVC, and cannot exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches in size. Small, one-compartment, clutch purses that do not exceed 6 inches x 6 inches x 6 inches (with or without a handle or strap) will also be permitted.
There will be a special send-off for our Dragon Basketball team when they depart at 9am Wednesday.
We are so proud of our student-athletes and coaches! Go Dragons, Win State!
Respectfully yours,
Ray West
Superintendent
