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Shelby's 84-41 Victory Shatters Championship Scoring Record
14 Dec
Summary
- Shelby defeated Kinston 84-41 in the NCHSAA 3A state championship game.
- The game set a new NCHSAA record for combined points in a championship.
- Tyreek Copper broke two individual season records for receiving yards and touchdowns.
The NCHSAA 3A state championship football game on December 13th witnessed an unprecedented offensive explosion as Shelby triumphed over Kinston with a final score of 84-41. This scoring barrage not only secured a dominant victory for Shelby but also established a new NCHSAA record for the most combined points ever scored in a state championship football game.
The sheer volume of points was astonishing, with the two teams already tallying 118 points by the end of the third quarter, triggering the game's running clock. This remarkable offensive display surpassed any previous scoring records seen in North Carolina high school football championship history.
Beyond the team's record-setting performance, Kinston receiver Tyreek Copper delivered an exceptional individual effort. Copper broke Sage Surratt's previous record for receiving yards in a season and Mohamed Massaquoi's record for touchdown catches, further highlighting the offensive fireworks of the championship game.
