Overview
- Live updates show Bryant up two scores in the first quarter after a 29-yard touchdown pass from Jeremiah Motes to Keenan Latin and a 54-yard punt-return touchdown by Jakobe Boone.
- Bentonville quarterback Cole Slepecki was shaken up on the opening series, briefly returned for one play, then exited as the Tigers punted again.
- The matchup is a rematch of last season’s final, which Bryant won 28-23, and the Hornets are defending champions with six titles since 2018.
- Both teams entered the championship 12-0 following close semifinals, with Bryant rallying past Rogers 50-43 in double overtime and Bentonville topping Conway 26-21 on a late score.
- Kickoff was 6:30 p.m. CT, and the Arkansas Activities Association is staging multiple title games at War Memorial Stadium this weekend with live coverage on the NFHS Network.