Webbers Falls QB plays in 8-Man All-Star Game

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

MIAMI, Okla. — Webbers Falls Warriors quarterback Maddux Shelby played for the East team in the 2024 Oklahoma 8-Man Football Coaches Association’s All-Star Game, which took place Saturday night at Crossland Complex on the campus of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College.

Shelby was a part of the victorious Green Team, which defeated the White Team 48-26.

Shelby had four solo tackles on special teams on kickoffs, caught a 10-yard pass and had five carries for 20 yards.

Shelby signed with the NEO Golden Norsemen in February.

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