The Wilson Tigers and Lady Tigers showcased their resilience and competitive spirit in the Regional Tournament, facing strong opponents and earning a spot in the upcoming Area Tournament in Seminole on Thursday.
— Tigers Dominate Sasakwa Behind Ke’shon Shelburn’s 34-Point Performance The Wilson Tigers made a statement in their 82-51 victory over Sasakwa on Friday, powered by an explosive performance from Ke’shon Shelburn, who dropped 34 points. Despite a slow start that saw Sasakwa jump out to a 9-0 run, Wilson quickly found their rhythm and took control.
Leading 35-26 at halftime, the Tigers extended their lead with a dominant third quarter, outscoring Sasakwa 26-9. Ke’shon Shelburn and Charles Shelburn fueled the surge, each scoring 10 points in the frame. The team’s sharp shooting inside the arc (23for-35) and strong rebounding (35 total boards) played a crucial role in securing the win.
— Wilson Stats
• Ke’shon Shelburn – 34 points
• Charles Shelburn – 17 points
• Anthony Wind Jr. – 11 points
• Andrew Wilson – 6 points
• Talan Dobson – 4 points
• Alec Ganote – 4 points
• Esiah King – 4 points
• Izzayah Bear – 2 points — Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
• End of 1st Quarter: Wilson 16, Sasakwa 15
• Halftime: Wilson 35, Sasakwa 26
• End of 3rd Quarter: Wilson 61, Sasakwa 35
• Final: Wilson 82, Sasakwa 51 — Lady Tigers Edge Earlsboro, Fall to Lookeba-Sickles
The Wilson Lady Tigers fought hard in their regional matchups, securing a 54-50 win over Earlsboro before falling to Lookeba-Sickles in the next round.
Against Earlsboro, the Lady Tigers held a slim lead throughout the game. A strong defensive performance in the third quarter allowed them to create a cushion, leading 45-36 heading into the final frame. They held off a late push from Earlsboro to seal the victory.
— Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
• End of 1st Quarter: Wilson 19, Earlsboro 17
• Halftime: Wilson 29, Earlsboro 27
• End of 3rd Quarter: Wilson 45, Earlsboro 36
• Final: Wilson 54, Earlsboro 50 -In Monday’s game against Lookeba-Sickles, the Lady Tigers started strong, trailing by just two points at halftime (24-26). However, Lookeba-Sickles turned the game around with a dominant third quarter, outscoring Wilson 28-5 to take full control. Despite a strong effort, Wilson couldn’t recover and fell 62-41.
— Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
• End of 1st Quarter: Wilson 8, Lookeba-Sickles 16
• Halftime: Wilson 24, Lookeba-Sickles 26
• End of 3rd Quarter: Wilson 29, Lookeba-Sickles 54
• Final: Wilson 41, Lookeba-Sickles 62 -The Lady Tigers will advance to the Area Tournament, where they will face their next challenge on Thursday at 1 p.m. in Seminole.
— Tigers Fall to Dover, Move to Area Tournament Wilson faced a tough defensive battle against Dover on Monday, falling 36-25. The Tigers controlled the game early, leading 21-17 at halftime. However, a decisive 19-point run by Dover in the second half shifted the momentum, and Wilson was unable to recover.
Despite the loss, Wilson put up a strong rebounding effort, securing 26 boards. Ke’shon Shelburn led the scoring with six points, while several teammates contributed in a balanced attack.
— Wilson Stats
• Ke’shon Shelburn – 6 points
• Charles Shelburn – 5 points
• Anthony Wind Jr. – 5 points
• Zion Shelburn – 3 points
• Talan Dobson – 2 points
• Alec Ganote – 2 points
• Za’brien Shelburn – 2 points — Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
• End of 1st Quarter: Wilson 11, Dover 8
• Halftime: Wilson 21, Dover 17
• End of 3rd Quarter: Dover 36, Wilson 25
• Final: Dover 36, Wilson 25 – Despite the setback, the Tigers will also advance to the Area Tournament, playing their next game on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in Seminole.
– With their seasons on the line, the Tigers and Lady Tigers will look to bounce back and keep their playoff hopes alive.
