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Shawn Shumpert accounts for 7 TDs in Spring Mountain victory

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October 26, 2017 - 11:25 pm

Shawn Shumpert had five touchdown passes and two rushing touchdowns Thursday as the Spring Mountain’s football team cruised to a 70-40 road victory over Tonopah.

Jeremiah Jimenez caught all five touchdown passes for the Golden Eagles (6-2, 5-1 Class 1A Southern League).

Dillan Otteson passed for 255 yards and five touchdows for the Muckers, who fell to 5-5, 3-3. Kevin Pope had seven catches for 107 yards and three scores for Tonopah.

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