Sheldon boys end season at Hume
The Sheldon High School boys basketball team kept the score low — and thus close — in its Class 1 District 7 opener Saturday at Hume.
But in the end, the sixth-seeded Panthers missed too many shots and committed too many turnovers to keep the score close enough for an upset — falling 46-32 to the Hornets, who were the No. 3 seed.
Sheldon head coach Caleb Howerton stated that his team, which finished its season 5-13, mustered up some lock-down defense, especially by sophomore William Chapman and freshman Aiden Ellifrits, to limit Hume's best shooters.
Despite coming up short, Howerton added that it was an honor to coach his team that day.
Senior Isaac Hall closed out his high school career by leading the team with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Fellow senior Judd Loyd added seven points and four steals. Kayden Cox (another senior) and Chapman each chipped in six points.
The Hornets (12-5) will travel to No. 2 McAuley Catholic in the semifinals on Tuesday.