Cottonwood was the 54-6 winner over Ashford when they last played one another back in August of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Bears fell 23-14 to the Yellowjackets on Thursday.
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 was another key player, rushing for 89 yards and one score.
Cottonwood now has a losing record of 0-1-1. As for Ashford, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Cottonwood and Ashford will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Bears will take on rival Providence Christian at 7:00 p.m. on September 5. Meanwhile, Ashford is set to challenge their familiar foe Dale County at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.
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