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Wildcats drop a pair to Shelby, Poplar

The Harlem Wildcats had a tough go of things this past weekend.

Friday they were bested at home by the Shelby Coyotes of the District 1B 70-55. Saturday the boys traveled east to Polar to take on District 2B Poplar falling in that contest 88-55.

Against the Coyotes, Harlem found themselves in a battle early as they trailed just 16-15 after one.

Shelby pushed the lead to 38-28 by halftime.

The Wildcats turned momentum in their favor after the break outscoring Shelby 17-12 in the third to trim the lead to 50-45 entering the fourth.

The Coyotes would double up Harlem the final eight minutes to ea...