West Linn's senior guard takes over to beat Central Catholic 49-45 on Thursday. Let’s be honest. There are days when West Linn senior guard Jackson Shelstad just takes over. Like in the Lions’ second-round playoff win over Jesuit when he knocked down 17 of 22 shots from the floor and poured in 41 points. Or when he went for 33 points, six rebounds, four assists and a … [Read more...] about Adrian Mosley lifts Lions down the stretch
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West Linn shows toughness down the stretch
The Lions make the little plays when they have to to beat Central Catholic 49-45. The 2023 West Linn boys basketball team is known for many things. Jackson Shelstad’s unbelievable scoring outbursts. Adrian Mosley’s mid-range play and incredible ability to challenge taller players. Its unparalleled ball movement and ability to score, eclipsing 80 points eight times … [Read more...] about West Linn shows toughness down the stretch
Lions win ugly in state opener
West Linn edges past Central Catholic 49-45, heads into Friday's semifinal. There was no 80-point outburst for the West Linn boys basketball team in its Class 6A state tournament opener. Heck, the Lions didn’t even break 50. There were no breakaway dunks, no 40-point highlight reels from senior Jackson Shelstad and no blowout. There was, however, a “W,” and that was … [Read more...] about Lions win ugly in state opener
Slideshow: West Linn-Central Catholic boys hoop
See the best images of from the Lions' Thursday win over the Rams. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the West Linn boys basketball team's 49-45 win over Central Catholic in the quarterfinals of the Class 6A state tournament at the Chiles Center on Thursday, March 9. To buy prints or … [Read more...] about Slideshow: West Linn-Central Catholic boys hoop
Lions say they’re ready
The West Linn boys basketball team is ready to chase a Class 6A state championship. Now the real work begins. The West Linn boys basketball team has accomplished a lot in the 2022-23 season — more on that in a moment — but unless the Lions cap the year with a state championship, they’re more likely to be remembered as an interesting footnote than as one of the best teams … [Read more...] about Lions say they’re ready
