Hopson powered Nashville past rival Ashdown

Nashville 56, Ashdown 14

NASHVILLE — Sophomore quarterback Jacoby Hopson powered Nashville past rival Ashdown on Friday, rushing for three touchdowns while steering a balanced Scrapper attack that pulled away after halftime. Hopson (So., QB) repeatedly punished the edges and kept chains moving behind a veteran line, with Trendon Northcross (So., RB/DB) adding one rushing score and later a receiving TD to finish off two methodical drives.

Ashdown answered early behind senior quarterback Riley Williamson, who kept plays alive and found junior wideout Bryson French for a strike that cut the deficit to 20–14 late in the second quarter. Ahmari Spencer (Jr., FS/K) punched in the Panthers’ first touchdown and handled place‑kicking duties.

Nashville’s defense controlled the second half. Senior end Makhi “MJ” Johnson was unblockable, recording multiple sacks and forcing a turnover that set up a short field; the Scrappers cashed in and never looked back.

Junior DJ Jefferson provided a spark off the bench, zipping a red‑zone touchdown to Gauge Applegate (So., WR) and later finding Northcross on a swing pass for another score as Nashville closed on a 29–0 run after the break.

Both teams flashed big‑play ability—Ashdown with French’s vertical speed and extended plays by Williamson; Nashville with depth across the skill spots and a front seven that took over late.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter
Nashville – Jacoby Hopson QB keeper (kick good), 7–0.
Nashville – Hopson run (kick good), 14–0.
Ashdown – Ahmari Spencer 3‑yd run (kick good), 14–7.

2nd Quarter
Nashville – Trendon Northcross run (kick failed), 20–7.
Ashdown – Riley Williamson pass to Bryson French (kick good), 20–14.
Nashville – Hopson run (kick good), 27–14.

3rd Quarter
Nashville – Bryce Perrin run (Jefferson to Applegate 2‑pt pass), 35–14.
Nashville – DJ Jefferson pass to Applegate (kick good), 42–14.
Nashville – Jefferson pass to Northcross (kick good), 49–14.

4th Quarter
Nashville – Perrin run (kick good), 56–14.

Players Who Stood Out

• Jacoby Hopson (So., QB, Nashville) — 3 rushing TDs.

• Makhi “MJ” Johnson (Sr., DE, Nashville) — multiple sacks, forced turnover.

• Trendon Northcross (So., RB/DB, Nashville) — 1 rush TD, 1 receiving TD.

• Bryce Perrin (Jr., Nashville) — 2 rushing TDs.

• Bryson French (Jr., WR/DB, Ashdown) — TD catch, several chunk plays