In a battle between No. 1 and No. 2 in the High School Football America Arkansas Top 10, powered by NFL Play Football, Bentonville took an early 7-0 lead on four-time defending state champ Bryant. However, 36 unanswered points later, the top-ranked Hornets were hoisting their fifth straight 7A high school football championship.
The Hornets, who are ranked No. 54 nationally, have now won 53 straight against in-state opponents.