Shelby posted a narrow 57-50 win over Pleasant in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 12.
The start wasn’t the problem for Pleasant, as it began with a 21-14 edge over Shelby through the end of the first quarter.
Through the early stages of the affair, the Spartans controlled the pace, taking a 38-24 lead into halftime.
Pleasant moved ahead by earning a 43-38 advantage over Shelby at the end of the third quarter.
It took a 19-7 rally, but the Whippets were up to the task, grabbing the lead for good in the final quarter.
Last time Shelby and Pleasant played in a 73-47 game on Jan. 19, 2023.
Recently on Dec. 30, Shelby squared off with Lexington in a basketball game.
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