Sports in Shelbyville’s schools continue to shine.  The high school’s football team has winning records overall and in the conference.  The junior high school’s baseball and softball teams have concluded successful seasons.  Meanwhile, on the course, a golfer has received high recognition and could have an exciting future ahead in the sport.  Officials credit the resources and partnerships available to the schools and their sports programs, as well as the growth-focused culture within each team. 

Silas Pogue is the Shelbyville School District’s athletic director.  He credits the dedication of all involved who make these teams what they are. 

Pogue especially credits the coaching staff of the football team.  He says they excel at teaching the players about more than just the sport and put the players’ safety first. 

In some cases, teams from different Shelbyville schools in the same sport use the same facilities to train and compete.  There is a high level of cohesion between the teams, which serves everyone involved well.

The high school’s girls golf team contains a rising star in Taylor Culumber.  She has finished in the top three at several events and earned all-conference accolades.  Pogue believes Culumber could well take her talents to the collegiate scene. 

More information on Shelbyville schools’ sports teams is available at schools.snap.app/ShelbyvilleIL.

Silas Pogue appeared as a guest on the WTIM Shelbyville Morning Show.