Fort Hays State senior quarterback/defensive back Anthony Sheppard has been named the MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday for his efforts in the 28-26 win this past Saturday against Lincoln University. Sheppard had half of Fort Hays State’s four touchdowns in the game.

Sheppard had two punt block returns for touchdowns in the first quarter of a 28-26 win over Lincoln. Down 6-0, he recovered a blocked punt by Shaquille Copper in the end zone, which gave FHSU a 7-6 lead. He then scooped up a punt blocked by Seth Klausmeyer on the next Lincoln possession and dashed 25 yards for the score to give FHSU a 14-6 lead. The touchdowns were the first special team scores for FHSU since the 2009 season.

The 6-2 senior quarterback is a native of Pahokee, Fla. where he played football at Pahokee High School before attending Hinds Community College. Over the past two games, Sheppard has been utilized in several positions this year, which includes quarterback, running back, defensive back, and special teams.

– FHSU Sports Information –