Trevor Johnson hit a three-run homer and Noah Lipe’s two-run single highlighted a five-run third Friday as Van Buren rallied to beat Little Rock Central, 8-6.

Connor Johnson pitched three innings for the win.

The Pointers (5-1) combined for 10 strikeouts. Trevor Johnson pitched the final two innings for the save, striking out four.

Lipe and Seth Humphrey had two hits apiece for the Pointers. Dakota Peters, Grant Shankle and Hagan George all hit safely.