Shepard entered the 2025 season with a bang, registering 46 kills in a 1-1 week for the Lions. The first year registered 23 kills in the win over Pratt on Saturday, hitting at a clip of .235. He then doubled his kill output in a setback against Lehman. Shepard added 22 digs and four assists to his statline as well.
This is the first Player of the Week award for Shepard.