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One of the reasons I put Betsy Layne 2011 on my list was for the fact they played Shelby Valley very close in the Region Title game. I think it was the only single digit victory Shelby Valley had that entire postseason.

Speaking of Allen Central's early 00s teams, Shawn Newsome was a force. One of the better players I've seen play.

You are correct about the BL-Valley Championship. I called that game for one of our local radio stations. Closest anyone got to them scoring margin wise from district all the way through state, final score was 69-61. As good as Valley was, and everyone pretty much expected them to cakewalk through Region, BL gave them everything they wanted and then some, it was one of those moments where everyone in the gym was cheering for Betsy Layne, even the non-BL fans. That's what makes (or made) basketball so special in this area, always root for the underdog or the unexpected.