Nashville’s Arena Football League team, the Nashville Kats, have returned for the 2025 season, playing home games in Municipal Auditorium. The atmosphere in the auditorium is fun and the action on the field is fast-faced. As I told team owner Jeff Fisher (yes, that Jeff Fisher) “There’s never a dull moment!”
The Lady Kats dance squad, with Sissy Brown, directing, provide spirit moves before and during the game. DJ Eric keeps the flow going for the crowd, providing excellent music throughout the evening.
Our friend, TSU Sports Information guru Nick Guerriero, tells the tale of Saturday’s (March 29) game: “In a thrilling, high-scoring contest at the Nashville Kats came up just short against the Albany Firebirds, falling 42-34 in a game that featured numerous lead changes and standout performances on both sides of the ball…. quarterback Rakeem Cato led the Kats’ offense with 239 passing yards, completing 22 of 34 attempts with three touchdowns, though he was also intercepted twice. His top target was wide receiver Robert Jones Jr., who put together a dominant performance with nine receptions for 102 yards and two touchdowns, along with two rushing scores. Jordon Gandy contributed seven catches for 62 yards.
“For Albany, Castronova threw for 127 yards and four touchdowns on 12-of-28 passing. Duane Brown played a key role in the Firebirds’ passing attack, catching five passes for 55 yards and two scores. Scott and Darien Townsend also found the end zone, making critical contributions in the passing game.
“Special teams played a major role in the outcome, with Henry Nell proving to be a difference-maker. The Albany kicker converted all of his extra points, nailed a 35-yard field goal, and delivered two deuces that helped shift momentum in favor of the Firebirds.
“Defensively, Amos Coleman III led Nashville with seven tackles and two pass breakups, while Kenny Veal recorded an important fumble recovery. Albany’s defense was anchored by De’Jahn Warren, who finished with a team-high seven tackles, and Markus Smith, who notched an interception and four return yards.
“With the loss, the Kats will look to regroup as they prepare for a quick turn around against Oregon Lightning on Friday evening, April 4, at Municipal Auditorium at 6:30 PM.”
The team has four total home games this regular season, and the remaining two are both against the Corpus Christi Tritons, on Saturday, May 3 and Saturday, June 14 at 7:00pm CDT each evening.
