Lady Whippets take the MOAC basketball title

The fate of the MOAC Conference will be determined at Marion Pleasant High School as Serena Ramsey (6.7 PPG) and the league-leading Shelby Lady Whippets (15-4, 12-1 MOAC) look to clinch an outright title as they travel to Avah Steele (12.4 PPG) and the second place Pleasant Lady Spartans (16-3, 10-2 MOAC) who can clinch a share of the conference with a victory.

By Marion County Now February 9, 2024 7:03 am

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