Shepherd unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Conrad Cowboys on Friday, falling 26-6. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Shepherd's loss came despite strong showings from Tagg Murdock and Caleb Nicholson. Murdock picked up 105 receiving yards and one TD, while Nicholson threw for 159 yards and one touchdown. Murdock's longest reception was for an incredible 70 yards.
Tegan Jones had a dynamite game For Conrad., rushing for 132 yards and a pair of scores on only 14 carries. Those 132 rushing yards gave Jones a new career-high.
Shepherd has already played their next matchup, a 40-6 defeat against Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson on the 5th. As for Conrad, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 33-20 loss against Jefferson on the 5th.
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