Nashville Scrappers Rout Malvern Leopards 46-28
Nashville improved to 9-0 overall and 6-0 in conference play with a high-scoring win over Malvern on Friday night.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
The Nashville Scrappers defeated the Malvern Leopards 46-28 on Friday night. The win moved Nashville to 9-0 overall and 6-0 in conference play.
Why it matters
The victory keeps Nashville unbeaten through nine games and extends its conference winning streak to six. Each win strengthens the Scrappers' position in the conference race.
Nashville's offense scored on a pass from DJ Jefferson, a 75-yard MJ Jefferson pick-six, and touchdowns from Jacoby Hopson (two) and Xavion Vaughn. Malvern's scoring came on touchdowns in the first half and after halftime.
The players
Nashville Scrappers
The Nashville Scrappers are the home team that won the matchup against Malvern.
Malvern Leopards
The Malvern Leopards are the visiting team that lost the game to Nashville.
The details
DJ Jefferson threw touchdown passes to Jaylon Staggers and Bryce Perrin, while Gauge Applegate also scored on a passing play. Jacoby Hopson scored twice, and MJ Jefferson returned an intercepted Malvern pass 75 yards for a touchdown with 44 seconds left before halftime, putting Nashville ahead 26-7.
Timeline
Friday night: Nashville defeats Malvern 46-28.
This week: Nashville plays at Genoa Central at 7 p.m.
Season Trajectory
Nashville's 9-0 start and 6-0 conference mark place the Scrappers atop the conference standings with the regular season nearing its end. A sixth straight conference win positions Nashville to pursue a top playoff seed.
Nashville's 6-0 conference record and remaining schedule determine whether it secures a top seed for the playoffs. Fantasy managers tracking the Scrappers can monitor DJ Jefferson's passing targets and the Jacoby Hopson touchdowns for the Genoa Central game.
The takeaway
Nashville's balanced attack, with production from both the passing game and the defense, was central to its 46-28 win. Following the Scrappers' remaining conference games will show whether that balance holds through the postseason push.
What happens next
Nashville plays at Genoa Central at 7 p.m. this week.
Further reading
Find more Scrappers coverage in the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Southwest Arkansas Radio.
