Har-Ber Controls Final Possession to Hold Off Little Rock Christian
Har-Ber 21, Little Rock Christian 16
LITTLE ROCK — Har-Ber retained possession for the final 6:20, converting two third downs on its last drive to finish a 21-16 victory over Little Rock Christian Friday night.
The Wildcats recovered a fumble at their 4 on the Warriors’ opening possession. Brice Owens later converted fourth-and-1 with a 4-yard keeper during Har-Ber’s first scoring drive.
Owens finished that possession with a 17-yard touchdown pass to Eli Roper on third-and-12. Reed McAllister’s kick made it 7-0 with 33 seconds remaining in the first quarter.
Kinnon Doss intercepted a pass in the second quarter, giving Har-Ber possession at Little Rock Christian’s 41. Maddox McClain caught a 20-yard pass during the ensuing drive and scored on a 9-yard run with 6:15 left.
Haden Hall answered with a touchdown pass to Ridge Bowman, completing a 93-yard drive with 49 seconds remaining. Har-Ber led 14-7 at halftime.
Treyson Reith opened the second half with a reception covering more than 60 yards, then caught an 8-yard pass. McAllister scored from the 9 on third-and-2, extending the lead to 21-7 with 10:22 remaining.
Brody Bost’s 24-yard field goal brought the Warriors within 21-10 during the third quarter.
Hall finished an 80-yard drive with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Sawyer Henry with 6:20 remaining. Grayson Daspit knocked down the two-point conversion pass, preserving Har-Ber’s five-point lead.
Owens then connected with Reith for 10 yards on third-and-5. McAllister converted another third down and added a 14-yard run. Grayre Graham’s 17-yard reception moved Har-Ber to the Warriors’ 18.
Owens ran out the final three seconds on the last play, completing Har-Ber’s second consecutive victory.
McAllister finished with 97 rushing yards on 19 carries, according to the broadcast’s unofficial statistics. He also made all three extra points. Doss added a fourth-quarter pass breakup after his interception set up Har-Ber’s second touchdown.
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
Har-Ber – Eli Roper 17-yard pass from Brice Owens (Reed McAllister kick), 0:33, Har-Ber 7-0.
2nd Quarter
Har-Ber – Maddox McClain 9-yard run (Reed McAllister kick), 6:15, Har-Ber 14-0.
Little Rock Christian – Ridge Bowman touchdown pass from Haden Hall (Brody Bost kick), 0:49, Har-Ber 14-7.
3rd Quarter
Har-Ber – Reed McAllister 9-yard run (McAllister kick), 10:22, Har-Ber 21-7.
Little Rock Christian – Brody Bost 24-yard field goal, Har-Ber 21-10.
4th Quarter
Little Rock Christian – Sawyer Henry 19-yard pass from Haden Hall (two-point pass incomplete), 6:20, Har-Ber 21-16.
Players Who Stood Out
Reed McAllister, Har-Ber running back/kicker: 19 carries for 97 yards and one touchdown, unofficially; three successful extra points. Scored on a 9-yard run on third-and-2. Converted another third down and added a 14-yard run during the final possession.
Brice Owens, Har-Ber quarterback: One touchdown pass, a 17-yarder to Roper on third-and-12. Completed a 10-yard pass on third-and-5 and a 17-yard pass to Graham during the closing drive. Placed punts at Little Rock Christian’s 7 and 1.
Treyson Reith, Har-Ber receiver: A reception of more than 60 yards, followed by an 8-yard catch, set up McAllister’s third-quarter touchdown. Added a 10-yard third-down reception during the final possession.
Kinnon Doss, Har-Ber cornerback/safety: One interception and a fourth-quarter pass breakup. His second-quarter interception gave Har-Ber possession at the Warriors’ 41 and set up McClain’s touchdown.
Haden Hall, Little Rock Christian quarterback: Two touchdown passes, one to Bowman before halftime and a 19-yarder to Henry in the fourth quarter. Directed touchdown drives covering 93 and 80 yards.