LINCOLN, Neb. — The Shelton Bulldogs grab the lead early and coasted to a dominant 52-22 win over Wilcox-Hildreth in the Class D-2 quarterfinals.

Shelton (23-1) built a 12-4 lead after one quarter and used tough defense to limit the Falcons (18-8) to just seven in the first half. They built a 26 point cushion through three quarters and never led Wilcox-Hildreth into the game in the second half.

MaKenna Willis led all scorers with 21 points. Madison Bunger scored half of the Falcons’ points.

Shelton advances to the Class D-1 semifinals for the second straight season. Wilcox Hildreth’s season ends after making the state tournament for the first time in school history.

Shelton… 12, 13, 15, 12 = 52

Wilcox-Hildreth… 4, 3, 7, 8 = 22

Shelton: Willis 21, Gregg 9, Gomez 5, Niemack 5, Berglund 5, Cheney 3, Gregg 2, Willis 2

Wilcox-Hildreth: M. Bunger 11, Donley 4, Ortgiesen, 3, C. Bunger 2, Jensen 1, Lieb 1