Juggernauts face off in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Ark.—The biggest game in the state of Arkansas is at Scrapper Stadium tonight.
Nashville (5-0, 2-0) will host Joe T. Robinson (5-1, 2-0) for homecoming, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m.
“Obviously, it’s an exciting game,” Nashville head coach Mike Volarvich said. “It’s homecoming week for us, so there’s a lot of buzz in town right now. They’re an extremely talented football team, and we’re excited for the opportunity.”
Joe T. Robinson is ranked No. 2 in the AP Poll, while Nashville is in the No. 3 slot.
Senior Jake Moorer has completed 41 of 71 passes for 514 yards and six touchdowns for the Scrappers this season.
Keyshawn Stewart will lead the Nashville rushing attack. The sophomore has rushed for 425 yards on 68 carries for eight touchdowns this season.
“They’re one of the better defenses we will see this year,” Volarvich said. “They’re sound with a great combination of size and speed. They have multiple players that are going to be college football players on the defensive side of the ball.
“It’s going to be very important for us to be assignment sound and execute our offense when we have opportunities to have the football.”
Razorback commit Zach Williams and Army pledge Davis Wofford are anchors on the Robinson defensive line.
Senator quarterback Greyson Tackett has completed 35 of 69 passes for 516 yards and seven touchdowns through six games.
“Well, since they’ve moved back to 7-4A, we’ve had two really great games with them,” Volarvich said. “The first year, we got the victory on an interception late in the game. Last year, they got the better of us up at their place.
“I think it’s going to be two really good football teams going against each other. It should be an exciting game.”
The last two games between Robinson and Nashville have a combinted 103 points scored.
“I think it’s going to be a great atmosphere for football,” Volarvich said. “Two great teams competing, along with homecoming, plus there’s a lot of buzz surrounding this game. I’m looking forward to it.”