Sophomore sensation J.J. Andrews overcame flu-like symptoms to lead Little Rock Christian to a 53-43 victory over Brookland in the boys Class 4A State Tournament, setting up a face-off with Farmington in the state title game.

The Big Picture

The Little Rock Christian Warriors, led by Andrews and coached by Kyle Pennington, displayed resilience and determination in their hard-fought win over Brookland, securing a spot in the state championship game against Farmington.

By the Numbers
  • J.J. Andrews recorded a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds.
  • Jameel Wesley contributed 12 points and 2 rebounds for Little Rock Christian.
  • Landren Blocker finished with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and a pair of steals.
  • Farmington defeated Little Rock Mills 70-53, with Jaxon Berry scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds for Farmington.
  • Johnny Taylor, Farmington's head coach, praised the defensive effort of his players, including Maddox Teeter and Sam Kirkman.
State of Play
  • Little Rock Christian will face Farmington in the boys 4A state title game.
  • The game is scheduled for Thursday at 7:45 p.m.
  • Farmington's victory over Little Rock Mills propelled them to the championship game.
  • Both teams demonstrated exceptional skill and teamwork in their respective semifinal matches.
Bottom Line

Looming matchups between Little Rock Christian and Farmington in the state title game set the stage for an exciting clash between two talented high school basketball teams vying for the championship trophy.