Prep Redzone Arkansas Looking Ahead to Week Four

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school football season in the state of Arkansas continues to roll along. We have seen an exciting start to the season. As we approach the midway point in the season, we start to see some traditional rivalries and early season conference matchups that could prove important as the playoffs approach. Here are some matchups and players to watch out for this Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Morrilton vs Beebe</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a matchup that has the potential to be one of the most exciting in the state this week. Three straight wins was followed up by a tough loss to Joe T. Robinson last week. Meanwhile, the Beebe Badgers are coming in with an identical 3-1 record on the season. Both teams have several prospects to pay attention to this Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221264' first='KiAndrea' last='Barker']-Running Back-Beebe-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most versatile running backs in the state of Arkansas will be on display this Friday night. The Beebe coaching staff does a great job of putting him in positions to make plays on both sides of the ball. Barker has opened plenty of eyes over the past few weeks and has earned a scholarship offer from the Ole Miss Rebels in the process. Barker has the talent to play on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='211161' first='Brenton' last='Brasfield']-Wide Receiver-Beebe-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brasfield has been another extremely productive player for the Badgers. On the defensive side of the ball, Brasfield is a player that can take the ball the other direction for a touchdown. He is a player that folks will want to keep an eye out for this Friday night against Morrilton. Brasfield is a lot like Barker, he can hurt you on both sides of the football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='138557' first='Damarius' last='Martin']-Quarterback-Morrilton-2023</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Devil Dogs signal caller is a quarterback that can hurt you with his legs as well as his arm. Martin does an excellent job of keeping his eyes down the field as he is moving with the football. Martin does a great job of extending plays and is a player that can cause problems for opposing defenses. He is a player to watch this Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Destin Tate-Running Back-Morrilton-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Morrilton running back is a prospect that has no trouble finding the end zone. Tate runs angry and is not afraid to run an opposing defender over or simply juke him and run around him. The Devil Dogs will look to get Tate some carries in the matchup this Friday night. He is a running back folks will want to keep tabs on this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bentonville West vs Fayetteville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This time of year, games in the 7-A West tend to get serious. Both Bentonville West and Fayetteville are looking to start conference play on the right note. The game Friday night between Fayetteville and Bentonville West has the potential to be a great one. Here are a few prospects to watch out for on Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='135689' first='Carson' last='Morgan']-Running Back-Bentonville West-2023</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Look for Bentonville West to establish the rushing attack. The Wolverines have an extremely talented running back that can hurt you rushing between the tackles or cutting it outside. The Bentonville West coaching staff does a great job of getting Morgan involved in the passing game and this has the potential to be a game where Morgan sees passes thrown his way quite a bit. Look out for Morgan this Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149592' first='Jake' last='Casey']-Quarterback-Bentonville West-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Casey is a quarterback that continues to raise his level of play every week. He has a strong arm and can fit passes into some tight windows. Casey has the ability to pick a defense apart with his accuracy. Look for Bentonville West to get him going early on Friday night against a talented Fayetteville defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149580' first='Drake' last='Lindsey']-Quarterback-Fayetteville-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With two extremely talented quarterbacks leading both teams this matchup has the potential to be a shootout. [player_tooltip player_id='149580' first='Drake' last='Lindsey'] is a quarterback that does an impressive job of throwing the deep ball. He has no problems throwing his wide receivers open and will be a player to watch out for this Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='172338' first='Kaylon' last='Morris']-Wide Receiver-Fayetteville-2023</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morris has had a terrific start to the season. The Fayetteville wide receiver has a knack for getting open. Morris uses his smooth route running and ability to stretch the field to cause plenty of problems for opposing defenses. The Fayetteville Bulldogs will look to get Morris involved in the contest Friday night. Morris is a player to pay attention to this Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->