Conrad had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. Everything went their way against the Shepherd Mustangs as they made off with a 26-6 victory. The Cowboys not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since September 13, 2024 (when they won 48-13).
Tegan Jones had a dynamite game, rushing for 132 yards and a pair of TDs on only 14 carries. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up 0.5 sacks and making 13 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Cowboys
| 08/29/25 @ Shepherd | 261 |
| 10/25/24 @ Cut Bank | 236 |
| 10/18/24 vs Wolf Point/Frazer/Lustre Christian | 255 |
| 10/11/24 @ Glasgow/Hinsdale/Nashua | 142 |
| 10/04/24 vs Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson | 136 |
| + 4 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Conrad was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 261 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Conrad's defense stepped up as well, laying out Caleb Nicholson. four times. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Jones and Trapper Kinamon, who each picked up 0.5 sacks apiece.
Shepherd's loss came despite strong showings from Tagg Murdock and Nicholson. Murdock picked up 105 receiving yards and one score, while Nicholson threw for 159 yards and one touchdown. Murdock really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 70 yards.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Conrad will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Shepherd, they will challenge Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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