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91¹ú²úÊÓÆµâ€™s Coach Walter Shaw Earns 500th Career Win

Members of the 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Men's basketball team surrounding Coach Shaw in celebration of his 500th win

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ is celebrating a major milestone this week as longtime Men’s Basketball Head Coach Walter Shaw secured his 500th career win on Saturday. The victory came in commanding fashion as the Dolphins topped CCBC-Catonsville from Catonsville, MD during 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµâ€™s Pre-Thanksgiving Classic. The team now holds a strong 5–1 record to open the season.

Now in his 26th year at the helm—and 30th with the program—Coach Shaw is already the winningest active coach in NJCAA Region 10-D1. His legacy includes seven Region 10 Division I Regular Season Championships, four Region 10-D1 Tournament Titles, three Atlantic District Championships, and six Coach of the Year honors. Just last season, his 2025 squad tied a program record with a 28–5 finish and made its third trip to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament.

Beyond the scoreboard, Coach Shaw continues to shape futures. Under his leadership, 173 Dolphins have transferred to four-year colleges and universities, including 69 to NCAA Division I programs. Many have gone on to play professionally across the globe. His commitment to academic success is just as strong—his program maintains a 95% matriculation rate for sophomore players.

A Riegelwood native, Shaw began his coaching career at 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ at just 19 years old and became head coach at 23. In 2021, 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ honored his leadership and legacy by naming the basketball court in his honor. Congratulations, Coach Shaw!

Photo Credit: Michael Paul/State Port Pilot

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