Football Game Preview: Shelby Coyotes vs. Fairfield/Augusta

The Shelby Coyotes will venture away from home to challenge Fairfield/Augusta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Shelby has given up an average of 40 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Last Friday, Shelby was beaten by Glasgow/Hinsdale/Nashua 56-8. The Coyotes have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Henry Gray

Passing Yards

09/19/25 vs Glasgow/Hinsdale/Nashua	899
09/12/25 @ Wolf Point/Frazer/Lustre Christian	850
09/05/25 @ Roundup	650

Despite the defeat, Shelby saw an underclassman step up: freshman Henry Gray threw for 899 yards and one TD while completing 91.8% of his passes. Gray is crushing it when it comes to passing yards: he's passed for at least 650 every time he's taken the field this season.

Meanwhile, Fairfield/Augusta came up short against Glasgow/Hinsdale/Nashua on Friday and fell 34-21. Fairfield/Augusta has struggled against Glasgow/Hinsdale/Nashua recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Shelby will have to contain Brock Peace as he made an impact in Fairfield/Augusta's last game. He threw for 239 yards and three touchdowns.

Shelby's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Fairfield/Augusta, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.