ANDERSON, Texas (KBTX) -The Anderson-Shiro Owls (2-2) suffered a 30–17 loss to the Shepard Pirates (4-0) Friday night at Owl Stadium.

The Owls scored the first nine points of the game, but trailed at the half 16–9 giving up a pair of second quarter touchdowns to the Pirates.

The Owls would regain the lead in the third quarter on a 16 yard touchdown pass from Logan Jackson to Keiran Gill.

The 17–16 lead would not last long as Shepard responded with a 58 yard touchdown run by Jacorey Davis to regain the lead and eventually post a 30–17 Road victory against the owls.

Anderson–Shiro will return home on Friday night for their District 12-3A Div. II opener against the Newton Eagles. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

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