Prep RedZone Arkansas Matchup Preview Rogers Vs Fayetteville
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How the Rogers Mounties have mange to slip under the radar up to now is anyone’s guess. The Mounties have an explosive offense and a scrappy defense that will be put to the test this week against Fayetteville. The Mounties…
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Continue ReadingHow the Rogers Mounties have mange to slip under the radar up to now is anyone’s guess. The Mounties have an explosive offense and a scrappy defense that will be put to the test this week against Fayetteville. The Mounties come in with a 4-0 record on the season. Both teams are undefeated in conference, so something will have to give this Friday night.
Looking first at the visiting Rogers Mounties. The Mounties have an offense that does not have shortage of guys that can spark a big play. Quarterback Noah Goodshield Noah Goodshield 5'9" | 160 lbs | QB Rogers | 2022 State AR can hurt you with both his arms and his legs. Goodshield is not afraid to get out of the pocket and pick up extra yardage. What causes opposing defensive coordinators even more headaches are that the Mounties have talented receiving threats such as Joel Garner Joel Garner 6'5" | 190 lbs | TE Rogers | 2022 State AR and Kade Seldomridge. Both Seldomridge and Garner have a talent for getting open. However, do not underestimate the rushing attack that Rogers has put together with Joshua Shepherd showing plenty of ability to take it the distance.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Mounties will need to find a way to contain one of the state’s best passing attacks. Marion Slater Marion Slater 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Rogers | 2022 State AR is a linebacker that can live in the offensive backfield if the offensive line does not account for him. Defensive end Brady Porter Brady Porter 6'3" | 220 lbs | DL Rogers | 2022 State AR is a player that creates problems for opposing offensive lines because of his quickness. The Mounties will have to get to Bladen Fike Bladen Fike 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2022 State AR because he has proven to be a quarterback that can complete the pass on the run.
Shift our attention now to the Fayetteville Bulldogs. Fayetteville is 2-2 on the season with an undefeated record in conference play. Quarterback Bladen Fike Bladen Fike 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2022 State AR is having a tremendous season this season. He has plenty of weapons at his disposal including Dylan Kittell Dylan Kittell 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Fayetteville | 2022 State AR , Isaiah Sategna Isaiah Sategna 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Fayetteville | 2022 State AR , and Jalen Blackburn Jalen Blackburn 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR Fayetteville | 2022 State AR . The Fayetteville passing game is one of the state’s most productive. Meanwhile, running back Omar Murray Omar Murray 6'2" | 195 lbs | RB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR had a great game last week and appears to be hitting his stride this season.
One the defensive side of the ball, the Bulldogs have plenty of talent. Linebackers Mani Powell Mani Powell 6'2" | 230 lbs | LB Fayetteville | 2022 State AR , Cade Fields Cade Fields 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Fayetteville | 2022 State AR , and Kaiden Turner Kaiden Turner 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Fayetteville | 2022 State AR all have the talent to take over a game. Ryan Maxwell Ryan Maxwell 5'8" | 155 lbs | DB Fayetteville | 2022 State AR and Braelon Palmer Braelon Palmer 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB Fayetteville | 2022 State AR lurk in the secondary and can be extremely disruptive in the passing game. The Fayetteville defense has the potential to take over any contest that they are involved. The bottom line is this game has the possibility of being a high scoring affair and one of the best matchups in the state of Arkansas this Friday night!