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| 08/28/25 - Away | 23-14 W |
| 08/30/24 - Home | 6-54 L |
| 05/20/22 - Away | 0-48 L |
| 05/21/21 - Home | 16-22 L |
Ashford hadn't done well against Cottonwood recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Yellowjackets walked away with a 23-14 victory over the Bears. For the Yellowjackets, this counts as revenge for the 54-6 win the Bears walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Cottonwood lost, don't look at Ethan Simmons. Despite the final result, he rushed for 91 yards and one touchdown. Louis Scales helped out on the ground, rushing for 89 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Ashford has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 29 points this season. As for Cottonwood, they now have a losing record of 0-1-1.
Ashford and Cottonwood will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Yellowjackets will take on rival Dale County at 7:00 p.m. on September 5. Meanwhile, Cottonwood is set to square off against their familiar foe Providence Christian at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.
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