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Bryant Hornets to face St. Frances Academy in Patriot Bowl

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:38 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Bryant Hornets to face St. Frances Academy in Patriot Bowl

Summary

The Bryant Hornets are set to play the reigning national champions, the St. Frances Academy Panthers, in the inaugural Patriot Bowl on September 11 at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bryant head coach Quad Sanders highlighted the opportunity for local families to witness high-level high school football. St. Frances head coach Messay Hailemariam emphasized the honor of competing against a team with a strong tradition of success. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

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Key Details

•Game scheduled for September 11 at War Memorial Stadium
•Bryant aims to challenge reigning national champions
•Game begins at 7 p.m. local time
•St. Frances boasts a rich tradition with multiple championships
•Local families encouraged to attend for a competitive atmosphere

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3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Bryant excited to face off with reigning national champs in inaugural Patriot Bowl

What they're saying

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KLRT) – The Bryant Hornets aren’t shying away from competition this season. The team will play one of the top teams in the country and the reigning national champs in the St. Frances Academy Panthers on September 11th at War Memorial Stadium in the Patriot Bowl. “It gives families around the state […]
— Yahoo Sports

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