Prep Redzone Arkansas Look Ahead to Week Six
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Week six of the high school season is upon us. Teams throughout the state of Arkansas have plenty to play for and our looking to stake a claim to conference championships. It is time to look ahead to an intriguing…
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Continue ReadingWeek six of the high school season is upon us. Teams throughout the state of Arkansas have plenty to play for and our looking to stake a claim to conference championships. It is time to look ahead to an intriguing matchup to pay attention to this Friday night. We will look at teams as well as a few players to keep an eye on this week.
Conway Wampus Cats
For two years in a row, the Conway Wampus Cats have started off the season on a roll. The Wampus Cats have shutout the past two opponents and are looking to continue the momentum they have built over the past six weeks. Both sides of the ball are click for Conway as the Wampus Cats head into a matchup with the Benton Panthers. Conway has the potential to play well into November if they can keep the momentum rolling. Here are some prospects to keep an eye on this Friday night for the Wampus Cats.
Donovyn Omolo Donovyn Omolo 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Conway | 2024 State AR -Quarterback-Conway-2024
Donovyn Omolo Donovyn Omolo 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Conway | 2024 State AR is a quarterback that does a great job of connecting with his wide receivers. He is a quarterback that can make all the throws in the Conway offense. Last week, Omolo passed for 320 yards and two touchdowns in route to a victory over North Little Rock. The Conway signal caller does a great job of extending the play and moving around enough to find an open wide receiver. He is a prospect to watch out for this Friday night.
Wade Simpson Wade Simpson 6'0" | 185 lbs | LB Conway | 2023 State AR -Linebacker-Conway-2023
The Conway linebacker has had a tremendous 2022 football season. Simpson is a linebacker that is all over the field for the Wampus Cats. He does a good job of using his speed to get off of blocks and disrupting the play in the offensive backfield. Simpson does an impressive job of playing the run and the pass. He is a player that will stick out on Friday night this week.
Cabot Panthers
The Cabot Panthers enters the matchup with Conway undefeated in conference play. Cabot is a team that has an explosive offense and a tough defense. The Panthers are another team that is looking to build momentum as the playoffs approach. Both the Wampus Cats and Panthers have players that can deliver hard hits and this one has the makings of being a good football game. With this being a home game for the Panthers you can expect a rowdy environment. Here are some players to keep an eye on for the Cabot Panthers.
Evion Jimmerson Evion Jimmerson RB Cabot | 2023 State AR -Running Back-Cabot-2023
The Cabot running back is a prospect that can run through a defender’s tackle or just as easily make a move and run around him. Jimmerson does a great job of catching the ball out of the backfield. Cabot runs the ball well and Jimmerson is a running back that I would expect to see get some carries on Friday night. The Panthers have always been a team that can run the ball well and this should be a great matchup on Friday.
Abe Owen Abe Owen QB Cabot | 2023 State AR -Quarterback-Cabot-2023
Owen is a signal caller that can throw the ball effectively and keep the opposing defense honest. Meanwhile, he is not afraid to use his legs to pick up yards on the ground. He throws and accurate ball and is dangerous when he gets outside the pocket. Look for the Panthers to mix that strong rushing attack with some passes. The matchup Friday night has the potential to be a great one.