Shelby football rallies to defeat Burns in thrilling double overtime

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Shelby football rallies to defeat Burns in thrilling double overtime
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Shelby football overcame a 21-0 deficit to defeat rival Burns 36-35 in double overtime on October 30 in Lawndale. After trailing for most of the game, the Golden Lions mounted a comeback that included two touchdowns in the final minutes. Following a series of lead changes in overtime, Shelby scored the decisive two-point conversion to secure the league title. With this victory, Shelby finishes the regular season 9-1 and is expected to earn a top seed in the 3A West playoffs. Burns ends its season at 7-3, likely securing a top-five seed in the 4A West playoffs.

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  • •Shelby trailed 21-0 after three quarters.
  • •Jonas Woods scored the winning two-point conversion in overtime.
  • •Shelby finishes the regular season with a 9-1 record.
  • •Burns ends the regular season at 7-3.
  • •Both teams are expected to earn top seeds in the playoffs.
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  • 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Here's how Shelby football stunned rival Burns to claim league title
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Shelby football had every opportunity to quit after falling behind 21-0 to rival Burns. The Golden Lions are mighty happy they didn't.

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