Shepherd never got on the board in their matchup last Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Colstrip on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 36-21 victory over the Colstrip Colts. That's more bragging rights for the Mustangs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Connor Wilson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 224 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Shepherd also got help from Nate Reynolds, who showed off his sure hands for 83 receiving yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Shepherd was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 291 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Shepherd's defense made their presence known, laying out Kai Heck. five times. Phillip Kelly was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself.
Shepherd's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Colstrip, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Shepherd will look to defend their home field on Friday against Joliet at 7:00 p.m. Joliet's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Shepherd's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Colstrip, they will head out on the road to challenge Huntley Project at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Colstrip is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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