Prep RedZone Arkansas Week 2 Playoff Matchups to Watch
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The second week of the high school playoffs in the state of Arkansas bring plenty of great matchups to watch this Friday night. We are going to take a look at a few of the matchups that will make plenty…
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Continue ReadingThe second week of the high school playoffs in the state of Arkansas bring plenty of great matchups to watch this Friday night. We are going to take a look at a few of the matchups that will make plenty of waves this weekend. Every conference has some matchups that would be worth of a state title matchup, however we are still a few weeks away.
Cabot vs Fayetteville:
Both teams are coming into this matchup extremely hot and playing good football. Fayetteville quarterback Bladen Fike Bladen Fike 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2022 State AR picked up a scholarship offer from Middle Tennessee State over the bye week, and he has a terrific regular season. Look for Fayetteville to get Fike and his electric receiving corps that includes Jalen Blackburn Jalen Blackburn 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR Fayetteville | 2022 State AR and Isaiah Sategna Isaiah Sategna 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Fayetteville | 2022 State AR going early on Friday. Meanwhile, the Cabot Panthers will look to get quarterback Grant Freeman off to a hot start at Harmon Field on Friday night.
North Little Rock vs Bentonville:
This is a matchup that can be counted on every year in the state playoffs. Both North Little Rock and Bentonville are extremely consistent. The Charging Wildcats will need to find a way to contain talented Bentonville running back Josh Ficklin Josh Ficklin 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Bentonville | 2023 State AR on Friday or it could be a long night. This is the type of matchup that could come right down to the wire on Friday night.
Wynne vs Greenbrier:
The Wynne Yellowjackets come into this matchup with only one defeat. Meanwhile, Greenbrier comes in with an undefeated record on the season. Something is going to have to give on Friday. Greenbrier look to get Cooper Wilcox Cooper Wilcox 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB Greenbrier | 2022 State AR going early in this matchup. The Yellowjackets will look to use a strong rushing attack to keep Greenbrier off-balance. This game has the potential to be one of the best matchups in the state this Friday night.
Cedarville vs Hoxie:
One of the most eagerly anticipated matchups on Friday is between the Cedarville Pirates and the Hoxie Mustangs. Hoxie quarterback Cade Forrester Cade Forrester 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Hoxie | 2022 State AR has been terrific this season both throwing and running with the football. Meanwhile, for the Pirates of Cedarville Darryl Kattich Darryl Kattich 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Cedarville | 2022 State AR and Hayden Partain provide a physical one-two punch for the Pirates. This matchup should come right down to the wire on Friday and be a hard-hitting affair.
Manila vs Booneville:
The Booneville Bearcats have been on a roll all season and are looking to continue the momentum in the second round of the state playoffs. Booneville comes in off of a dominating victory over Salem. Randon Ray Randon Ray 5'8" | 150 lbs | RB Booneville | 2022 State AR was all over the field for the Bearcats last Friday night. Meanwhile, the Manila Lions come into this matchup with a 9-2 record and with plenty of momentum as well. Kurt Overton came up big for the Lions last Friday taking off for a 45 yard touchdown run. Booneville is always a tough place to play on a Friday night and this one has the potential to be a close game.