Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey composed the feature.
Shelby Veltrop, Senior Center for the Morrison High School Fillies, recently concluded her Varsity Basketball career and is being recognized for her accomplishments. She has been voted:
1. Unanimous 1st Team All-Conference TRAC-West
2. Associated Press All-State Honorable Mention
3. 2nd Team All-State by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
4. Player of the Year for the Sauk Valley All-Area Team.
She was also invited to play in the Pepsi Illinois vs. Iowa Senior All- Star game on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.
Shelby Veltrop finished her MHS career as the All-Time Leading Scorer, Rebounder, and Shot Blocker in Girls Basketball history! This was an exceptional accomplishment, given that her Sophomore year (2021) was the COVID-19 season, when only ten games were played.