Senior Makhi Johnson was named the Most Valuable Player on the 2025 Scrapper football team at the Rotary Football Banquet Saturday night, Jan. 31, in the Nashville High School cafeteria.
Superintendent Doug Graham, a Rotarian, presented the MVP trophy to Johnson.
The award concluded a night of recognition for the Scrappers, who were District 7-4A champions and advanced to the state playoffs.
Coach Brad Chesshir and his staff introduced players, reviewed season highlights and presented the awards.
Award recipients included the following:
Tucker Dixon, Makhi Johnson, Brayden Erby and Jamison McIntosh – Permanent Team Captains
Makhi Johnson – MVP and Outstanding Defensive Lineman
Abari Williams – Outstanding Linebacker
Karson Chambers – Outstanding Receiver
Tucker Dixon – Outstanding Offensive Back
Hayden Gray – Outstanding Defensive Back
Jamison McIntosh – Outstanding Offensive Lineman
Jailyn Staggers – Outstanding Special Teams
Managers were recognized, including Genesis Pryor, MyKayla Marks, Bailee Haney, Sophie Dale and Tatiyana Carrigan.
Members of the Homecoming court and the Scrapper cheerleaders were introduced during the evening.
