Prep RedZone Arkansas Matchup Preview El Dorado Vs Sylvan Hills
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El Dorado and Sylvan Hills is the type of matchup that fans look for at this point in the season. Both El Dorado and Sylvan Hills are playing strong football at the perfect time of the season and this game…
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Continue ReadingEl Dorado and Sylvan Hills is the type of matchup that fans look for at this point in the season. Both El Dorado and Sylvan Hills are playing strong football at the perfect time of the season and this game should be a hard-hitting affair. The matchup this coming Friday is one that will have playoff implications for both teams and both are looking to keep the momentum going.
We will look first at the El Dorado Wildcats. El Dorado seems to be clicking on all cylinders going into this contest against Sylvan Hills. The offensive side of the ball has numerous players that can stretch the field for the Wildcats. Quarterback Sharmon Rester Sharmon Rester 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB El Dorado | 2022 State AR does a terrific job of getting the ball to his talented wide receiver corps. De Andra Burns Jr., Kamron Bibby Kamron Bibby 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR El Dorado | 2022 State AR , and Jackie Washington Jackie Washington 5'9" | 180 lbs | WR El Dorado | 2022 State AR are all game changers at the wide receiver position. The Wildcats are looking to strike early and make the Bears play from behind. This has the potential to be a great game.
On the defensive side of the ball, El Dorado is going to need to force the strong Sylvan Hills rushing attack off of the field. Linebackers Patrick Sixbey Patrick Sixbey 6'2" | 245 lbs | LB El Dorado | 2022 State AR , Javin Steward Javin Steward 5'11" | 200 lbs | DL El Dorado | 2022 State AR , and Jyrin Steward Jyrin Steward 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB El Dorado | 2022 State AR are going to be tasked with attempting to shutdown a talented rushing attack for Sylvan Hills. The El Dorado defense will need to force some three and outs and get the offense the ball as often as they can.
Meanwhile, the Sylvan Hills Bears are executing the flexbone to a level that Ken Hatfield would love. The past couple of weeks running back Dylan Harris has punished tacklers that attempt to bring him down. Something to watch is the solid job the Bears’ offensive line does in blocking for the running backs. Sylvan Hills guard Josh Lawrence Josh Lawrence 6'3" | 295 lbs | OL Sylvan Hills | 2023 State AR plays with good speed and has a mean streak when it comes to blocking his man. The ground game will be a big facet this week and the Bears will need to perform well against a talented El Dorado defense.
On the defensive side of the ball for the Bears, Sylvan Hills has one of the most talented pass rushers in the business in the form of Jaden Foster Jaden Foster 6'0" | 225 lbs | DL Sylvan Hills | 2023 State AR . Foster is an extremely disruptive player that can completely cause nightmares for the opposing offensive line with his mix of power and speed. Forcing Rester to be uncomfortable and rush his throws will be the job of Foster. Both teams have the talent on defense to make this an ugly football, so the offenses will have to pick the key to moments to attack.