Little Rock Christian 41, Little Rock Central 7

Little Rock Christian 41, Little Rock Central 7

LITTLE ROCK — Little Rock Christian mixed explosive plays with stingy defense to top Little Rock Central, 41–7, in a 7A Central matchup on homecoming night. Senior RB Jackson Ward ripped a 42‑yard score and later added a 4‑yard TD, while a well‑timed gadget play saw WR Tristian Watson toss a 17‑yard touchdown to QB Kemp Keller. Mann Pickens hauled in a TD from Keller before halftime, and sophomore K/P Brody Bost tacked on field goals of 23 and 33 yards. Senior DB Malachi Momphery fueled the defense with two interceptions and a special‑teams touchdown by falling on an errant punt in the end zone.

Central showed flashes early as freshman QB Bryson Kennedy kept drives alive with quick throws and scrambles, and all‑state RB Ray Stewart punched out tough yards between the tackles. Miami commit Anthony Kennedy Jr.anchored the interior defensive line and was active at the point of attack. Though the Tigers trailed 28–0 at half, they finally broke through in the fourth quarter on a short scoring pass and a good PAT.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter — No scoring.
2nd Quarter — LR Christian – Kemp Keller 17 pass from Tristian Watson (Bost kick), 7–0. LR Christian – Jackson Ward 42 run (Bost kick), 14–0. LR Christian – Malachi Momphery punt recovery in end zone (Bost kick), 21–0. LR Christian – Mann Pickens TD pass from Kemp Keller (Bost kick), 28–0.
3rd Quarter — LR Christian – Bost 23 FG, 31–0. LR Christian – Bost 33 FG, 34–0. LR Christian – Jackson Ward 4 run (Bost kick), 41–0.
4th Quarter — LR Central – Bryson Kennedy TD pass (kick good), 41–7.

Players who stood out

• Jackson Ward (RB, LRCA): 2 rushing TDs (42, 4).

• Malachi Momphery (DB, LRCA): 2 INTs, punt‑recovery TD.

• Kemp Keller (QB, LRCA): TD pass; 17‑yard TD reception on trick play.

• Mann Pickens (WR, LRCA): TD catch.

• Bryson Kennedy (QB, Central): Directed scoring drive, dual‑threat flashes.