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<p>The early season matchups are heating up and several week three matchups have got our attention at Prep Redzone Arkansas. We are going to take a look at several of the matchups and also examine a few prospects that could light up the skies this Friday night. As always, we have plenty of matchups to watch this week and we will be watching closely as conference play gets ready to crank up.</p>
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<p><strong>Greenwood vs Siloam Springs</strong></p>
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<p>The Greenwood Bulldogs come into this matchup with plenty of momentum. Fresh off victories over Mountain Home and Fort Smith Northside, the Bulldogs are playing impressive football. Meanwhile, the Siloam Springs Panthers are looking to build some momentum and go into conference play in a positive manner. Here are several prospects from each team to keep an eye on this Friday night in Siloam Springs.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='443419' first='Nick' last='Driscoll']-Athlete-Siloam Springs-2023</strong></p>
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<p>Driscoll is a prospect that plays all over the field for the Panthers. He has seen action at the wide receiver and quarterback spots over the past couple of years. The Panthers will need Driscoll to make some plays on Friday night. Driscoll's versatility is impressive, and I look forward to being able to watch him this week.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='443574' first='Stone' last='Stephens']-Linebacker-Siloam Springs-2023</strong></p>
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<p>Stephens has been a force on the defensive side of the ball over the course of his career with the Panthers. Last season, Stephens had over 80 tackles on the season and is always around the ball carrier. He has the speed and the instincts needed to play on Saturdays in the future and is a prospect to watch out for this week against the Greenwood Bulldogs.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='160308' first='Hunter' last='Houston']-Quarterback-Greenwood-2023</strong></p>
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<p>Houston does a great job of spreading the ball around to his wide receivers. He is a quarterback that does not mind using his legs to extend drives. The Greenwood offense is not at a shortage for talented prospects, and they can light up the scoreboard quickly. Keep an eye out for Houston on Friday night.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='191634' first='Grant' last='Karnes']-Wide Receiver-Greenwood-2025</strong></p>
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<p>The Greenwood wide receivers are extremely talented. Karnes does a great job of creating separation and finding ways to get open. He is a wide receiver that will see passes thrown his way on Friday night. The Greenwood offense is going to be a fun offense to watch over the next couple of weeks.</p>
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<p><strong>Watson Chapel vs Little Rock Mills</strong></p>
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<p>One matchup that is going to be an interesting one to pay attention to this week is the Watson Chapel vs Little Rock Mills game. Both teams have plenty of talented prospects to watch out for this week. Both teams are looking to build some momentum as conference play starts to heat up over the next few weeks.</p>
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<p><strong>Marquez Brentley</strong> <strong>Athlete-Watson Chapel-2024</strong></p>
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<p>Bentley is an extremely versatile player that can line up all over the field for the Wildcats. He has the speed to take it the distance from anywhere on the field. Look for Watson Chapel to get him involved this week's game.</p>
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<p><strong>Kyrone Sims-Defensive Line-Watson Chapel-2023</strong></p>
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<p>On the defensive side of the ball, Kyrone Sims causes plenty of problems for the opposing offenses. Sims does a great job of rushing the passer. Meanwhile, he doesn't seem to have a problem disrupting the rushing attack.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='201147' first='Anton' last='Pierce']-Athlete-Little Rock Mills-2023</strong></p>
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<p>Pierce is a player that can hurt an opposing team both running and catching the football. He has the speed to stretch the field vertically and the athletic ability to haul in any pass that is thrown his way. Watch out for Pierce this Friday night.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='153886' first='Charleston' last='Collins']-Defensive Line-Little Rock Mills-2024</strong></p>
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<p>One of the most disruptive players in the state on the defensive line is [player_tooltip player_id='153886' first='Charleston' last='Collins']. Collins has the mix of size and power to cause plenty of headaches for opposing offensive lines. Collins has the potential to play on Saturdays in the future.</p>
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The early season matchups are heating up and several week three matchups have got our attention at Prep Redzone Arkansas. We are going to take a look at several of the matchups and also examine a few prospects that could light up the skies this Friday night. As always, we have plenty of matchups to watch this week and we will be watching closely as conference play gets ready to crank up.
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