It is always surprising how short memories are and how short termed “dominance” is celebrated.
Yes, Shelby is in a position to win its 6th State Championship in the last seven years.
One was quick to rightfully mention Independence as dominant in 4A in the 2000s with 7 straight State Championships. Shelby, with a late loss to eventual State Champ Hibriten in 2017 in the Western Finals, may come that close to matching Indy’s feat.
Most agreed at the time that the Independence streak would never again be approached.
Shelby almost got it.
Just one decade later.
But that doesn’t tell even half the story.
While Indy was winning its only State Championships, none before, none since,
Shelby in 04-07 went to 4 straight State Championship Games, winning in 05 and 06.
While Richmond County was dominating 4A State Championships in the 90’s,
Shelby went to 2 State Championships. Runnerup in 97. Won in 98.
Robbinsville had an incredible 1A run of State Championships in the 80’s.
Shelby won the State Championships in 3A in 86 and 87. Runnerup in 88.
And from 68 to 76.
Shelby went to 7 State Championship in 3A games in nine years.
Won 4 State Championships, was Co-champs once, and Runnerup twice.
15 State Championships in 21 State Championship Game appearances in the last 50 years.
State Champions 30% of the years of the 50 year era.
In 42% of the State Championship games during same 50 year period.
7 Titles as 3A.
8 Titles as 2A.
Played and defeated 3 of the largest 4A schools in the State......as a 2A school.
In the five year period from 93 to 97, played and defeated the 94 and 96 unified 4A State Champion 3 out of 5 games. Twice as 3A and once as 2A.
More than mere dominance.
The True Dynasty
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