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Shelby football holds off Kings Mountain for 28-21 victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:58 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Shelby football holds off Kings Mountain for 28-21 victory

Summary

Shelby football secured a 28-21 victory over Kings Mountain on August 21 at George Blanton Memorial Stadium. The Golden Lions built a 28-7 lead midway through the third quarter, propelled by quarterback Cruz Scott's touchdown pass and two rushing touchdowns from Jonas Woods. Kings Mountain rallied in the final minutes, closing the gap after a kickoff return for a touchdown and a 69-yard touchdown pass, but Shelby's defense halted their momentum on crucial late downs. Shelby will face rival Crest next, while Kings Mountain prepares for their home opener against Burns.

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Status Watch

•Shelby leads 28-7 in third quarter before Kings Mountain rallies.
•Cruz Scott throws first career touchdown pass for Shelby.
•Jonas Woods scores two rushing touchdowns.
•Kings Mountain closes gap with touchdown returns late in the game.
•Next week, Shelby faces Crest and Kings Mountain hosts Burns.

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2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Shelby football uses team effort to outlast Kings Mountain. Here's how

What they're saying

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Despite losses in its last two matchups with Kings Mountain, Shelby football coach Mike Wilbanks asked his team to focus on one thing — ending Week 1 with a 1-0 record.
— Yahoo Sports

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