CONWAY — Bryant (16-2-2) advanced to the Class 6A boys state championship game for the first time when it outscored Rogers 5-4 on penalty kicks on Saturday afternoon at Conway’s McConnell Stadium.
Junior Jonathan Giron, the last of five Hornets to attempt a penalty kick after 100 minutes of scoreless action, punched the game-winner past Rogers goalie Anthony Garcia into the left corner of the net.
Bryant gained an advantage immediately in penalty kicks when goal-tender Codi Kirby deflected Trey Keith’s first attempt for Rogers (15-6-2).
It was the only miss by either side.