Shelbyville Wins Final District Basketball Game at Joaquin

Joaquin High School on, February 12, 2021 –

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The Shelbyville Dragons Boys varsity basketball team won their final District 23 2A game of the year over the hometown Joaquin Rams by a 61-34 score.

The Dragons gained a6-2 lead by the midway point of the first period and led 20-10 at the buzzer which sent the game into the second quarter. The Dragons led 29-21 at the midway intermission.

Shelbyville was able to outpace Joaquin 21-6 during the third stanza and they took a 50-27 lead into the final period.

Dragon LD Coleman led all scorers this game with 20 points.

This game concluded the Rams season. The Dragons boasted a 7-5 conference record and will enter the playoffs as the district’s fourth seed. Playoff details will be made next week.