Bryant (Arkansas) holds off Christian Brothers College (Missouri) in showdown of power programs
BRYANT, ARKANSAS - In a border battle of the state champions in the top classifications, give the edge to Arkansas.
The Bryant Hornets, the 5-time defending Class 7A state champions, defeated Christian Brothers College, the two-time defending Class 6 state champion in Missouri, 45-31, a Hornet Stadium Friday night.
The win extends Bryant’s winning streak to 24 games. The Hornets’ last loss was a 24-21 defeat at Longview, Texas on Sept. 17, 2021. The Hornets have won 54 in a row against in-state opponent dating back to a loss to North Little Rock in the 2018 season.
James Martin rushed for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jordan Walker threw for 282 on 11-of-23 passing and 2 touchdowns as Bryant led 38-21 at halftime.
Cole McKey completed 21-of-34 passes for 248 yards and 3 touchdowns while Corey Simms caught 9 passes for 171 yards and 2 touchdowns and Jeremiah McClellan caught 9 for 110.
3 TAKEAWAYS FROM BRYANT'S WIN OVER CHRISTIAN BROTHERS COLLEGE:
Mytorian Singleton has big game
Turnovers, penalties hurt Christian Brothers
Bryant QB Jordan Sanders was 'on target'
-- Jeff Halpern