The Hornets squeaked out a 45-44 win in double overtime over the Golden Lions to win the NCHSAA 2A Western Regional at Grimsley High School on Saturday.
One of North Carolina's most consistent and decorated football powers is once again celebrating a state title. In a matchup that featured two contrasting styles of play, Shelby used its stellar passing attack to defeat Wallace-Rose Hill 55-34 in the N.C. High school Athletic Association 2A championship game on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium for the Golden Lions' 12th state title.