After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Three Forks/Willow Creek, Shepherd was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Roundup Panthers 44-6 on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Mustangs have posted since September 22, 2023.
Shepherd was led to victory by Tyson Selby and Caleb Nicholson. Selby rushed for 191 yards while picking up 10.1 yards per carry, while Nicholson threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Selby a new career-high in rushing yards. Karson Gamradt was in the mix too, providing Shepherd with two touchdowns.
Shepherd wouldn't let Roundup keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Shepherd can thank Wyatt Beddes and Jaxson Latimer for forcing all of them. Beddes is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Shepherd's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Roundup, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Shepherd will welcome Wolf Point at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Roundup, they are taking a road trip to challenge Colstrip at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Roundup is facing Colstrip at the right time seeing as Colstrip is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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