The Shepard Astros football team (Palos Heights, IL), was beaten 45-32 in Friday's league challenge with the host Reavis Rams (Burbank, IL)

The Rams (3-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Evergreen Park (Evergreen Park, IL). The Mustangs come into the South Suburban - Red challenge with a 3-1 record. In their last challenge, Evergreen Park was beaten by Richards (Oak Lawn, IL), 27-7, in a league challenge.

The Astros now sport a 1-3 record. They take the field next when they host Richards for a South Suburban - Red challenge on Friday, September 23. Shepard will meet a Bulldogs team coming off a 27-7 league win over Evergreen Park (Evergreen Park, IL). The Bulldogs record now stands at 2-2.