Overview
- Sophomore Jaquan Gibson flipped early field position with a 92-yard punt-return touchdown late in the first quarter.
- Glenville’s defense set a state-finals mark by allowing just 27 yards, including negative-11 rushing, with junior end Kaylon Bailey credited with three sacks.
- The Tarblooders rolled up 381 total yards with 291 on the ground, highlighted by C.J. Newell’s 81 rushing yards and two touchdowns despite a dislocated toe.
- Shelby star quarterback Brayden DeVito was limited to 38 passing yards on three completions, with attempts reported between 16 and 18 across accounts.
- Shelby closed a breakthrough 14-1 season with the program’s first state-final appearance and runner-up finish.