Belgrade extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They took a blow against the Russell Rustlers, falling 38-10. The Panthers were not able to make up for their loss to the Rustlers from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Belgrade lost, don't look at Hudsen Rask. Despite the final result, he threw for 239 yards and one TD. Wesley Ehret also helped out with an impressive 91 receiving yards.
As for Russell, they now have a winning record of 2-1. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Caleb Taylor had a dynamite game, throwing for 266 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.1 yards per attempt. Those four passing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Russell's leading receiver Drew Etcheberry was Taylor's top target yet again, picking up 117 receiving yards and one score.
Belgrade has already played their next game, a 24-21 defeat against Skyview on the 18th. As for Russell, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 34-7 loss against Gallatin on the 19th.
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