Impressive in loss

Top-ranked Bryant (2-1) saw its 32-game winning streak come to an end at Longview (Texas) on Friday, but that wasn’t enough to knock the Hornets off their No. 1 perch.

Carson Burnett threw for 230 yards and a pair of touchdowns for Bryant, which led late in the third quarter before Longview, the No. 6-ranked team in Texas’ Class 5A Division I classification, made just enough plays in the fourth to win 24-21. The loss was the first one for Bryant since 2018.

The Hornets, who trailed 10-7 at halftime, did hold Lobo wide receiver and University of Arkansas target Jalen Hale to just two catches on the night. However, both of his receptions went for touchdowns — the latter of which gave Longview a 10-point lead in the fourth.

Bryant will now turn its attention to its 7A-Central opener at No. 7 Fort Smith Northside (3-0) on Friday.