Sellers accounts for four touchdowns as Alexandria tops Bryant

Published On: September 7, 2026Categories: High School, News

Alexandria 44, Bryant 20

ALEXANDRIA, La. — Karsen Sellers threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores as Alexandria built a 34-0 halftime lead and defeated Bryant 44-20 Friday night at J.L. “Butch” Stoker Stadium.

The Trojans scored on their first four offensive possessions. After stopping Bryant on fourth down, Alexandria needed two plays to score, with Sellers finding Reggie Monroe for a 40-yard touchdown.

Sellers finished the next possession with an 18-yard touchdown run. Kason Williams had extended that drive by converting fourth-and-inches on a direct snap. The Trojans led 13-0 after the conversion failed.

Williams opened the second quarter with a 38-yard touchdown run, completing an 86-yard drive. Sellers added a 3-yard scoring run before Julius Sykes-Veal recovered a high punt snap in the end zone for Alexandria’s fifth touchdown. Alexandria’s defense forced five punts in the first half.

Bryant’s defense opened the second half with a fourth-and-one stop, with defensive end Samuel Nelson meeting Noble Williams in the backfield.

Quarterback Kyler Shelby followed with a 47-yard touchdown run. The Hornets then forced a punt, and Shelby connected with Crews Thomason for a 48-yard touchdown. The extra point cut Alexandria’s lead to 34-13.

Sellers answered with a seven-play, 75-yard drive, finding Alex Fontenot for a 23-yard touchdown on third-and-three. Eli Fung’s extra point made it 41-13 before the third quarter ended.

Fung added a 37-yard field goal in the fourth. Ja’Kyrin Griffin intercepted a pass in the end zone on Bryant’s next possession.

Terriun Jones returned a fumble for Bryant’s final touchdown after a high shotgun snap. Alexandria received the kickoff and ended the game with a kneeldown.

Sellers completed 16 of 24 passes for 212 yards. Kason Williams rushed for 116 yards on nine carries, while Noble Williams added 124 yards on 20 attempts. Fontenot caught six passes for 89 yards.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

Alexandria — Reggie Monroe 40-yard touchdown pass from Karsen Sellers (Eli Fung kick). Alexandria 7, Bryant 0.

Alexandria — Sellers 18-yard touchdown run (conversion failed after a mishandled snap). Alexandria 13, Bryant 0.

2nd Quarter

Alexandria — Kason Williams 38-yard touchdown run (Fung kick). Alexandria 20, Bryant 0.

Alexandria — Sellers 3-yard touchdown run (Fung kick). Alexandria 27, Bryant 0.

Alexandria — Julius Sykes-Veal fumble recovery in the end zone after a high punt snap (Fung kick). Alexandria 34, Bryant 0.

3rd Quarter

Bryant — Kyler Shelby 47-yard touchdown run (kick failed). Alexandria 34, Bryant 6.

Bryant — Crews Thomason 48-yard touchdown pass from Shelby (kick good). Alexandria 34, Bryant 13.

Alexandria — Alex Fontenot 23-yard touchdown pass from Sellers (Fung kick). Alexandria 41, Bryant 13.

4th Quarter

Alexandria — Fung 37-yard field goal. Alexandria 44, Bryant 13.

Bryant — Terriun Jones fumble return for a touchdown after a high shotgun snap (kick good). Alexandria 44, Bryant 20.

Players Who Stood Out

Karsen Sellers, Alexandria, quarterback: 16-of-24 passing for 212 yards and two touchdowns, plus two rushing touchdowns. Threw scoring passes of 40 and 23 yards and scored on runs of 18 and 3 yards.
Kason Williams, Alexandria, running back: Nine carries for 116 yards and one touchdown. Scored on a 38-yard run to open the second quarter. His fourth-and-inches conversion on a direct snap extended Alexandria’s second touchdown drive.
Alex Fontenot, Alexandria, wide receiver: Six catches for 89 yards and one touchdown. His 23-yard touchdown reception on third-and-three answered Bryant’s consecutive third-quarter scores. Also caught a 22-yard pass on third-and-nine during Alexandria’s second scoring drive.
Kyler Shelby, Bryant, quarterback: One rushing touchdown and one passing touchdown. Scored on a 47-yard run, then connected with Thomason for a 48-yard touchdown on Bryant’s next possession, cutting the deficit to 34-13.
Terriun Jones, Bryant, free safety/cornerback: One fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. Collected the loose ball after Alexandria’s high shotgun snap and scored Bryant’s final touchdown in the fourth quarter.