Two dominant signal callers in Brandon Cobb and Jordan Walker are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Pulaski Academy Bruins will challenge the Bryant Hornets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are still undefeated after five-games, but that won't be the case come Friday.
Last Friday, Pulaski Academy took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 63-14 win over Central. Given the Bruins' advantage in MaxPreps' Arkansas football rankings (they are ranked third, while the Tigers are ranked 75th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Cobb, who threw for 345 yards and five touchdowns while completing 80.6% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Ja'Vion Walker also helped out as he racked up 116 receiving yards.
Pulaski Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Tj Logan, Hartford Lowe, and Ronan Rutherford picked up one apiece. Jackson Redman was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making seven total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Bryant never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past Little Rock Christian Academy 49-0 on the road. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Hornets just coasted through the last quarter.
Walker continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 239 yards and three touchdowns while completing 86.7% of his passes, and also rushing for 39 yards and two touchdowns. Bryant also got help from Caleb Tucker, who showed off his sure hands for 96 receiving yards.
Pulaski Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Bryant, their record is now an identical 5-0.
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