27 Aug 2024 501 Football Team 2024: Garland Davis – Little Rock Christian

The Little Rock Christian Warriors made it all the way to the 6A title game in 2023, and linebacker/tight end Garland Davis was pivotal to the Warriors’ top-ranked defense. He compiled 88 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and six sacks.

“Garland is a vocal leader on the field,” Warriors Coach Dustin Grimmett said. “He’s a playmaker that doesn’t shy away from big moments. At linebacker, he has a great nose for the football and unique ability to get himself in the right spot to make plays. He is willing to serve when he sees a need. 

“After the 2023 tornado in Little Rock, he served alongside people in the cleanup efforts. He also helped feed and meet basic needs of those affected by the storms.

“I expect him to be not only the leader of the defense this year, but to help lead the team as a whole. I expect him to contribute on both sides of the ball playing linebacker and tight end. On defense, he’s instrumental in helping us get lined up and communicating the play call and responsibilities to his teammates.”

This fall, the Warriors move up to 7A, the state’s football classification for its largest schools. Despite the move, the goals don’t change for the Warriors.

“Our team goal is not just to make it to state, but to win the 7A state championship,” he said. 

“We have to be willing to sacrifice our time, effort, bodies and more in order to be state champions this December.”