Prep Redzone Arkansas 2022 Week 11 Prime Time Players
The last week of the regular season of high school football is winding down here in the Natural State. Severe storms hitting the state on Friday caused some games to be played Thursday night, some Friday night, and then several…
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Continue ReadingThe last week of the regular season of high school football is winding down here in the Natural State. Severe storms hitting the state on Friday caused some games to be played Thursday night, some Friday night, and then several finished the regular season on Saturday. We are going to look at some prospects that lit up the skies over the past few days. To be able to do this job week after week is one of the great pleasures in my life, I want to say thank you to the coaches, players, parents, and administrators that treat the Prep Redzone Arkansas staff so well. Enjoy the playoffs!
Preston Davis Preston Davis 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Little Rock Christian | 2024 State AR -Linebacker-Little Rock Christian-2024
In an extremely impressive win over the Greenwood Bulldogs, Preston Davis Preston Davis 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Little Rock Christian | 2024 State AR had another impressive showing. Davis was all over the field for the Warriors on Friday night. He racked up 18 tackles and had an interception return for a touchdown. Davis is going to be a prospect that folks will want to watch in 2023 and is a player to watch out for in the state playoffs.
Connor Baker Connor Baker 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Pocahontas | 2023 State AR -Athlete-Pocahontas-2023
One of the most productive players on both sides of the ball had another strong outing this week. Baker had an excellent day on the offensive side of the ball this week. He was 4-of-4 for 128 yards and two touchdowns through the air. Meanwhile, he was just as dangerous on the ground, rushing for 135 yards and two touchdowns. The young man has the ability to play on Saturdays and scouts should be paying attention to what he has produced all season long.
DeAndra Burns DeAndra Burns 5'11" | 150 lbs | WR El Dorado | 2023 State AR Jr-Wide Receiver-El Dorado-2023
The future Arkansas State Red Wolf had an impressive performance this week. Burns Jr. hauled in three receptions for 102 yards and two touchdowns. However, he displayed his playmaking ability on special teams as well this week. He returned three punts for 117 yards and one touchdown this week. Burns Jr. will be a player to watch at the next level, he is a tough to player to bring down and has excellent speed.
Jabrae Shaw Jabrae Shaw 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH Little Rock Mills | 2023 State AR -Athlete-Little Rock Mills-2023
Shaw is a prospect that has had a strong 2022 season for the Comets this season. This week Shaw was all over the field for the Comets. He racked up 141 yards on the ground and three touchdowns. However, he also racked up plenty of yards through the air as well. Shaw had 86 receiving yards and one touchdown through the air. Shaw is a prospect to watch out for on Saturdays in the future.
Keland Mills Keland Mills 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB West Memphis | 2024 State AR -Quarterback-West Memphis-2024
The West Memphis signal caller displayed his accurate arm and tremendous rushing ability this week. Mills threw for 153 yards on 14-of-25 passing. Meanwhile, he rushed 11 times for 127 yards and two touchdowns. West Memphis has the potential for a playoff run this season and Mills is a prospect to watch during the 2023 football season.
Josh Ficklin Josh Ficklin 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Bentonville | 2023 State AR -Running Back-Bentonville-2023
Josh Ficklin Josh Ficklin 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Bentonville | 2023 State AR is a running back that is in postseason form. Ficklin rushed for 205 yards and three touchdowns against rival Bentonville West on Thursday. In the process, the Tigers secured a conference championship. Bentonville is a team to watch in the playoffs, they have the potential to make a deep playoff run this season. Ficklin is a difficult running back to bring down and has had an impressive senior season.
Drake Lindsey Drake Lindsey 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR -Quarterback-Fayetteville-2024
Drake Lindsey Drake Lindsey 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR is another quarterback to watch out for over the next few months. Lindsey had another impressive on Thursday night for the Bulldogs. He was 31-of-41 for 415 yards and five touchdowns through the air. From the looks of things, the Bulldogs have a first-round bye in the playoffs and will November the 18th against either Springdale Har-Ber or Conway. Lindsey is a quarterback to watch in the playoffs.
Achillies Ringo Achillies Ringo 6'3" | 215 lbs | QB Little Rock Mills | 2024 State AR -Quarterback-Little Rock Mills-2024
Ringo is a quarterback that has the potential to finish out the 2022 season in strong fashion. In the win over Vilonia, Ringo threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns. He was able to churn out 35 yards on the ground for another touchdown. Ringo is a difficult quarterback to account for and is going to be one of the prospects to watch out for during the 2023 season! Keep an eye out for him in the state playoffs.