Shelton’s 100-plus yards almost leads to Wildcat comeback

The football team dropped a heartbreaker to rival Lovett on Oct. 3 by a score of 24-21. The team made a courageous second-half comeback to close within three points after trailing 17-0 in the third quarter. Running back Stephon Shelton had 115 yards and a touchdown in the loss. The team rebounded on Saturday night to defeat Avondale by a score of 31-6. Westminster (5-1) will now face Decatur (2-4) at home on Friday night. … The No. 1-ranked volleyball team (33-1) continued its winning streak during the past two weeks with nine more wins, including the Dig in the Park Tournament Championship in Birmingham, Ala. The Lady Cats will host the Area Tournament on Oct. 16 and 18. … The softball team saw its season end with a 6-0 loss to Greater Atlanta Christian in the Region 6-AA Tournament. The Lady Wildcats (14-13) dropped six of their last seven games. … The boys cross country team finished second at the Wendy’s Invitational in Charlotte, N.C. Mohamed Egal finished eighth overall. … The girls cross country squad defeated Walker in a dual meet last Tuesday.