Shelby storms back to beat Burns 36-35 in double overtime to win the Southern Piedmont conference

LAWNDALE, N.C. (WBTV) - The longstanding Cleveland County rivalry series between Burns and Shelby once again delivered a dramatic finale to the regular season.

Shelby came back from a 21-0 deficit to stun the Bulldogs with a 36-35 win in double overtime at Greene Stadium Friday night.

It’s the fourth-straight win for the Golden Lions over the Bulldogs in this rivalry, and the second-straight year that Shelby won by a final score of 36-35.

Next up, both teams will await their seeding and opponent in the NCHSAA state playoffs beginning on Nov. 7.