Football Preview: Bryant Hornets vs. Central Tigers
Bryant has gone 9-0 against Central recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Bryant Hornets will look to defend their home field against the Central Tigers at 7:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Bryant's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Central has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
Bryant is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Arkansas' top teams: Parkview, who was ranked third in their home state at the time (Bryant was ranked first). Bryant was the clear victor by a 30-10 margin over Parkview two weeks ago. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Hornets just coasted through the last quarter.
Bryant's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jordan Walker, who threw for 149 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 51 yards. Walker is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another back making a difference was Daniel Anderson, who rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
Meanwhile, Central strolled past Rogers Heritage with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 21-7.
Bryant's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Central, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Everything came up roses for Bryant against Central in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 45-6 win. Does Bryant have another victory up their sleeve, or will Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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