Shaw fell short in the boys basketball state semifinals due to cold shooting, experiencing two significant scoring droughts that led to a 39-28 loss to Madison Prep, who secured their spot in the state final for the 11th time in 12 seasons.

The Big Picture

Shaw's defeat highlights the impact of scoring challenges and the dominance of Madison Prep in reaching the state final consistently.

By the Numbers
  • Shaw shot 21% (12 of 56) from the field.
  • Madison Prep's Donnie Haley led with 10 points, while Jayce Depron added eight points.
State of Play
  • Shaw struggled with long scoring droughts, shooting woes, and fell short against Madison Prep in the state semifinals.
  • Madison Prep's victory propels them to the state final, continuing their strong playoff performance.
What's Next

Shaw will reflect on the loss and look to regroup for future seasons, aiming to make a return to the state finals and improve upon their performance.

Bottom Line

The cold shooting and scoring difficulties proved costly for Shaw as Madison Prep's dominance secured them a spot in the state final, highlighting the importance of offensive efficiency in high-stakes games.