SCRAPPERS DEFEAT ASHDOWN, FIRST CONFERENCE WIN -
Panthers come to Scrapper Stadium with high hopes...leave heartbroken! Victory re-kindles hopes of going to the play-offs for the Scrappers.
The Nashville Scrappers completed a 95 yard scoring drive Friday night against Ashdown with a 29 yard touchdown pass from Joel Hendry to Lavonte Thomas...capping a come from behind win, 28 to 26 at Scrapper Stadium. Nashville trailed 24 to 14 at halftime...but the Scrappers defense stepped up in the second half to shut out Ashown. The panthers only 2nd half points came on a Nashville safety..which made it a 26 to 14 advantage for the Panthers. For the rest of the 4th quarter, Thomas was also responsible for a touchdown that cut the Ashdown lead to 5. Nashville began its final possession at their own 5 yard line and finished 95 yards later in the Ashdown end zone. Friday's win improved Nashville's season record to 2 and 5 on the season. Next up for the Scrappers is homecoming against Pulaski Robinson next week at Scrapper Stadium.
