Fayetteville-Bentonville Preview
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The 7-A West conference is always one of the most competitive conferences in the state of Arkansas each season. Fayetteville and Bentonville is a matchup that often helps determine who wins the 7-A West. Meanwhile, at the same time, the…
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Continue ReadingThe 7-A West conference is always one of the most competitive conferences in the state of Arkansas each season. Fayetteville and Bentonville is a matchup that often helps determine who wins the 7-A West. Meanwhile, at the same time, the matchup helps determine who gets a good seed and to host a playoff game in the state playoffs. We are going to take a look at a few players from each team to keep an eye on this Friday night.
Brooks Yurachek Brooks Yurachek 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Fayetteville | 2023 State AR -Linebacker-Fayetteville-2023
Yurachek is a mainstay on the Fayetteville Bulldog defense. He is all over the field when you turn on the tape. Yurachek uses his speed and instincts well to get into the opposing offensive backfield. He does a great job of being able to drop back into coverage and disrupt the passing game for the opposing offense. For the Bulldogs to win on Friday night, Yurachek and the Fayetteville defense need to have a big game.
Deuce Coooper-Defensive Back-Fayetteville-2023
Fayetteville has a history of producing talented defensive backs. Deuce Cooper transferred back into the district after a year in Alabama. Cooper is a defensive back that is not afraid to get physical with opposing wide receivers. He will have his work cut out for him on Friday with a talented Bentonville receiving corps. Cooper has the talent to play on Saturdays in the future and this will be an interesting matchup on Friday night.
Isaiah Taylor-Defensive Back-Fayetteville-2024
Taylor is a hard-hitting safety that is not afraid to move to make a hit. He has good speed and plays the ball well in the air. Taylor plays all over the field for the Fayetteville Bulldogs. The Fayetteville secondary, is a unit that continues to improve every week. The Bulldogs will count on Taylor to help try to contain a strong Bentonville passing game.
Joey Su’a Joey Su’a 6'5" | 320 lbs | OL Bentonville | 2023 State AR -Offensive Line-Bentonville-2023
Su’a is an offensive lineman for the Tigers that does an excellent job in clearing a path for the Tigers’ potent rushing attack. Su’a can be overpowering and looks to finish all of his blocks. From a pass blocking perspective, Su’a has quick feet and causes plenty of problems for opposing pass rushers with his mix of speed and power. Look for an interesting contest between the Fayetteville defensive line and the Bentonville offensive line on Friday night.
Trevor Martinez Trevor Martinez 6'4" | 310 lbs | OL Bentonville | 2023 State AR -Offensive Line-Bentonville-2023
Trevor Martinez Trevor Martinez 6'4" | 310 lbs | OL Bentonville | 2023 State AR is one of the most versatile prospects for the Tigers. On the defensive side of the ball, Martinez does a great job of clogging up the opposing offense’s rushing lanes. He does not give up on a play and he works to be on every tackle. On the offensive side of the ball, Martinez does an impressive job at the guard position. He clears a path for the rushing attack and does a good job protecting the passer.
CJ Brown CJ Brown 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Bentonville | 2024 State AR -Athlete-Bentonville-2024
Brown is a prospect that has excellent speed. His play is attracting the attention of plenty of division one programs including Arkansas, Arkansas State, and Colorado State. He is a dangerous wide receiver that has the speed to stretch the field for the Tigers’ offense. Look for Brown to see plenty of targets on Friday night. Brown has had an impressive season and I look forward to seeing what he has in store for the rest of the season.