Hornets Rally Past Conway for Seventh Straight 7A Central Crown

Bryant 28, Conway 21

CONWAY — Bryant seized a seventh straight 7A Central crown Friday, edging Conway 28-21 behind Kollin Robinson’s three rushing touchdowns and a late quarterback keeper from Jeremiah Motes before a packed crowd in Conway. Robinson scored from 6, 8 and 6 yards, and Motes’ 1‑yard plunge early in the fourth provided the winning margin.

Conway struck first on an 18‑yard Wildcat run by Carter Crow and reclaimed the lead in the second quarter when free safety Tay Lockett jumped a route for a 20‑yard pick‑six. The Wampus Cats surged again after halftime on running back Trey Harris’ 58‑yard burst.

Bryant answered each time. Wideout Jakobe Boone flipped field position with a long kickoff return and later hauled in a 37‑yard catch on second‑and‑23 to set up the go‑ahead series. Receivers Caleb Tucker and Kamauri Austin moved chains for a Hornet attack that otherwise avoided turnovers.

Equally vital was Bryant’s defense. Linebacker Jakore Smith, ends Mathew Nelson and Sam Nelson, and tackle Malachi McDonald strung out Conway’s perimeter game, while corner Terriun Jones intercepted a deep ball in the end zone. Linebacker Bryant Davis sniffed out a fake punt in the third, and lineman Terrance Ellis added a drive‑killing sack late.

Conway sophomore quarterback Ryder Cook extended plays with his legs and connected repeatedly with playmaker Kambrien Blackmon to move the sticks, and punter Will Upton helped flip the field. But the Hornets closed it out with a final first down, ensuring the road to War Memorial again runs through Bryant.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter
Conway – Carter Crow 18‑yd Wildcat run (Will Upton kick), Conway 7‑0

2nd Quarter
Bryant – Kollin Robinson 6‑yd run (Grayson King kick), 7‑7
Conway – Tay Lockett 20‑yd interception return (Will Upton kick), Conway 14‑7
Bryant – Kollin Robinson 8‑yd run (J.D. Olson kick), 14‑14

3rd Quarter
Conway – Trey Harris 58‑yd run (Will Upton kick), Conway 21‑14
Bryant – Kollin Robinson 6‑yd run (Grayson King kick), 21‑21

4th Quarter
Bryant – Jeremiah Motes 1‑yd run (J.D. Olson kick), Bryant 28‑21

Players Who Stood Out

• Kollin Robinson, RB (Bryant) — 3 rushing TDs (6, 8, 6 yards).

• Jeremiah Motes, QB (Bryant) — Winning 1‑yd TD; engineered 4th‑quarter drive.

• Jakobe Boone, WR/FS (Bryant) — 37‑yd catch on 2nd‑and‑23; long KO return.

• Trey Harris, RB/CB (Conway) — Explosive 58‑yd scoring run.

• Tay Lockett, FS (Conway) — 20‑yd pick‑six; impact in coverage.