The Whitehall boys basketball team outlasted Shelby on Tuesday night to claim the West Michigan Conference title outright. Having already clinched a share of the title, the Vikings beat Shelby 43-39 to ensure they had the championship all to themselves. 

Whitehall held a slim 12-11 lead after one quarter and led 23-12 at halftime. Shelby used a 12-7 edge in the third to draw within 30-24 entering the final period.

The Tigers drew within two points in the fourth, but Whitehall hung on for the win.

Freshman Camden Thompson led the Vikings with a double-double of 23 points and 14 rebounds. Isaac DeHart chipped in six points.

Whitehall freshman standout Camden Thompson

Joseph Hayes led the way for Shelby with 16 points.

Whitehall finishes WMC play with an 11-3 record and is now 14-5 overall. Shelby moves to 12-7 overall, including 7-7 in league play.