Following the lead of sophomore quarterback Eli Robertson, Little Rock Christian Warriors defeated the Springdale Har-Ber Wildcats 44-34 in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs Friday night in Little Rock.

The victory advances the Warriors (8-3) to the quarterfinals where they will travel to Rogers (9-1) next weekend. It was the first time Little Rock Christian has won a Class 7A playoff game.

Robertson ran for three touchdowns and threw for another. He rushed for 136 yards and completed 14 of 23 passes for 190 yards Running back Jackson Ward ran for 220 yards on 29 carries and a pair of touchdowns.

The Warriors held a 23-6 halftime lead and then basically swapped touchdowns with the Wildcats in the second half. At one point in the closing half, the Warriors scored 21 points and nee

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