Robinson 24, Farmington 21

A short field goal from junior kicker William Tait with 1:03 remaining lifted Joe T. Robinson past Farmington 24–21 in a tense 5A quarterfinal Friday at Charlie George Stadium.

Robinson (12–0) mounted the winning drive after its defense finally forced a Farmington punt, leaning on a committee of backs after star senior Kevin “Deuce” Williams left with a leg injury. Versatile junior Charles “Trey” Petty and senior Isiah “Tank” Reese churned out tough yards to set up Tait’s go‑ahead kick.

Before exiting, Williams, a senior FS/RB, powered the Senators’ offense with two rushing touchdowns and multiple explosive runs, including a 98‑yard march from their own two. Senior receiver Josiah Warrior‑Benson(WR/QB) supplied the tying score early in the fourth quarter, hauling in a leaping touchdown from junior quarterback Reece Simpson.

Farmington (9–3) rode senior dual‑threat quarterback Ayden Lester (QB/FS), who accounted for two touchdowns—a scrambling run and a swing‑pass score to junior running back Jordan Logue. Lester repeatedly extended plays behind an experienced line, finding senior wideout Dawson Keaton and junior receivers Akin Johnsonand Brady Richards over the middle to keep drives alive.

Robinson’s defense answered late. Senior linemen Deminio Patterson and Lennox Campos generated pressure up front, while junior end Zach Compton recorded a crucial fourth‑quarter sack that helped force Farmington’s lone punt. Defensive backs Kaylon Norwood and Jaiden Todd added key break‑ups as the Senators held the Cardinals scoreless over the final quarter.

Robinson advances to host Morrilton next week with a trip to War Memorial Stadium on the line.

Scoring Summary

2nd Quarter
Farmington – Slade Norwood 1‑yard quarterback sneak (Brayden Conran kick), Farmington 7–0
Robinson – Kevin “Deuce” Williams touchdown run up the middle (William Tait kick), Tied 7–7
Farmington – Ayden Lester scrambling touchdown run (Conran kick), Farmington 14–7
Robinson – Kevin “Deuce” Williams Wildcat touchdown run on 4th‑and‑4 (Tait kick), Tied 14–14

3rd Quarter
Farmington – Jordan Logue catch‑and‑run touchdown from Lester (Conran kick), Farmington 21–14

4th Quarter
Robinson – Josiah Warrior‑Benson diving touchdown catch from Reece Simpson (Tait kick), Tied 21–21
Robinson – William Tait game‑winning field goal (Tait kick), Robinson 24–21

Standout Performers

• Kevin “Deuce” Williams, Robinson FS/RB – 2 rushing TDs and multiple long runs before leaving injured.

• Ayden Lester, Farmington QB/FS – 1 rushing TD, 1 passing TD, repeatedly extended plays with his legs.

• Josiah Warrior‑Benson, Robinson WR/QB – Game‑tying TD grab; key work on both offense and defense.

• Jordan Logue, Farmington RB – Receiving TD plus several chain‑moving catches out of the backfield.

• William Tait, Robinson K/P – Perfect on PATs and delivered the decisive late field goal.