ANNA — The Nashville Hornets turned five first half turnovers by Anna-Jonesboro into touchdowns and cruised to a 48-7 win to open defense of their SIRR Mississippi championship.

Kaden Gajewski scored three rushing touchdowns and added a TD catch on a pass from JT Malawy to help the Hornets build a 42-0 lead by halftime. Each team scored once in the second half with the clock running.

Nashville improves to 3-1 (1-0). The Hornets will step back out of conference play next week host Alton Marquette for Homecoming. A-J falls to 1-3 (0-1). The Wildcats will visit unbeaten Carterville Friday.