Football Recap: Russell Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Rustlers

Previous 3 Games

10/16/25 vs Skyview	32-8
10/10/25 @ Bozeman	27-21
10/03/25 vs Billings Senior	25-0

Russell entered their tilt with Skyview on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 32-8 margin over the Falcons. Considering the Rustlers have won three contests by more than 23 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Russell to victory, but perhaps none more so than Kane Mahlum, who rushed for 107 yards and one TD on only 15 carries. Another player making a difference was Caleb Taylor, who rushed for 75 yards.

Russell's run defense was locked in: Skyview could only muster -0.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Conner Sherman for the heroic effort on defense: he. Russell's run defense has been on the up-and-up: they allowed 3.9 yards per carry earlier this season, but they've only allowed 4.43 on average over their last three games.

Russell's defense didn't let Jaxon Zagata, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.

Russell's record is now 5-3. As for Skyview, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.

Coming up, Russell will head out on the road to take on Great Falls at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th. As for Skyview, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bozeman at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th. The Falcons' defense better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 31.8 points per game this season.