South Shelby had almost 600 yards of total offense in a 48-19 win over Macon Friday night in the Class 2, District 7 semifinals.Gabe Bowen’s 19-yard touchdown run put the Cardinals up 7-0 after their first drive, and Macon immediately responded with a 19-yard pass from Talen Holman to Ryder Lewis to tie the game up. South Shelby scored the next 41 points, going up 42-7 just before half.
Pryce Eagan had six carries for 156 yards and a score, and that 48-yard touchdown catch, all in the first half, to be named our Outstanding Player of the Game, brought to you by Freeman Financial and Insurance. Preston Elsen had six carries for 160 yards and two touchdowns, and Chase Moellering completed four of five passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns, and also running one in from the two.
Macon’s Talen Holman completed 12 of 17 passes for 166 yards and three touchdowns, but the Tigers offense was held to just 65 yards rushing on 26 carries. Macon’s season ends at 3-8. South Shelby is now 9-1 and will host Monroe City for the district championship Friday.
Find our postgame interview with South Shelby Coach Adam Gunterman below, and the complete game on our archive page.
South Shelby Coach Adam Gunterman:
