The 5-foot-11, 140-pound senior distance talent won a national title and set a state record in the 3200-meter run at the RunningLane Track Championships this past season, clocking a time of 8:47.02, which ranked No. 7 nationally among boys prep competitors this spring. Shelly also set state records in the 1600 and mile this season. He broke the tape in the 800 and 1600 at the Class 6A state meet as well, leading the Tigers to the team title. His season came to an abrupt end at the HOKA Festival of Miles when he fell amidst the pack in an overcrowded field and broke his wrist and collarbone during the early moments of the mile run.
Shelly has maintained a 3.97 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to compete at Iowa State University this fall.
Shelly has volunteered locally as a youth track coach and donated her time to multiple community service initiatives through his church.
