UPDATE: Local Teen Into Jeopardy Semifinals
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Posted: 10:05 PM Nov 14, 2008
 Last Updated: 3:35 PM Nov 15, 2008
 Reporter: Randy Yohe; Michael Wooten
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Update from 11 p.m. Friday
Shelby Malone, a senior at Russell High School, won the Jeopardy Teen Tournament episode that aired Friday evening. This puts her into the semifinals and among nine high school students nationwide who could win the championship. Shelby will appear again Tuesday on Jeopardy, which airs at 7:30 p.m. on WSAZ NewsChannel 3.

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RUSSELL, Ky. (WSAZ) -- It's not just about being smart and knowing the answers and questions to be a winner on Jeopardy.

When contestants buzz in, it's all about listening, lights and timing. Just ask Shelby Malone, a local teen on Friday night's Teen Tournament show.

Shelby, a 17-year-old academic whiz at Russell High School in Kentucky, said she's been a Jeopardy fan since she she was a little girl.

"I like to deal with different trivia," she said. "It's fun."

She said the competition on the show was sharp, but the answers and questions were a bit easier than expected. She said they were more about pop culture than random facts.

Shelby planned on having a big Jeopardy watching party at her home Friday evening.
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Posted by: Ronnie on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:03 AM
I think that everyone around here is very smart, but they just don't know it yet. Alot of people are afraid and don't want people to know that they are smart. So people around here SHOULD be going on shows like that much more.
Posted by: Holly on Nov 18, 2008 at 10:53 AM
YAY SHELBY!!! You are so amazing and I'm so proud of you!
Posted by: Annette on Nov 17, 2008 at 09:41 PM
Go Shelby! Congratulations and good luck!
Posted by: Al on Nov 17, 2008 at 03:02 PM
GO SHELBY!!!!!! We're rooting for you!!
Posted by: Kathy S on Nov 17, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Hey Shelby, I don't know you but just wanted to congratulate you and wish you well hon We're all pulling for you here in Huntington too! Good luck! Very proud of you
Posted by: Jackie on Nov 16, 2008 at 09:09 PM
Super job Shelby! And I notice that 2 of the 5 1st week winners are from Kentucky!!!! That says a lot.
Posted by: Aunt Suzy & Uncle Karl on Nov 16, 2008 at 07:32 PM
We are so very proud and excited for you! Even a bunch of Gators are here watching and pulling for you, too! we love you!
Posted by: Beth Ann on Nov 16, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Congrats Shelby. We are also cheering you on.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 16, 2008 at 09:02 AM
well ol shelby, can i get a yee haw!?
Posted by: MSU Student on Nov 15, 2008 at 07:08 PM
I think that this is very cool. Congratulations!!!
Posted by: anonymous on Nov 15, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Congradulations Shelby. We will be watching.
Posted by: Donna on Nov 15, 2008 at 01:37 PM
Im a BIG fan of Jeopardy I didn't know you were so close to home! Congratulations I'll be cheering you on!
Posted by: Joe on Nov 15, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Great job you make us proud
Posted by: Russell teacher on Nov 15, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Congratulations on your win last night, Shelby. You represented our area and school system very well. Best of luck on your future episode.
Posted by: pat on Nov 15, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Congratulations Shelby!! Russell and the surrounding Tri-State, I think, should be proud of your performance. Good Luck on the next round!
Posted by: proud viewer on Nov 15, 2008 at 05:12 AM
congratulations shelby. good luck in the semifinals.
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