7-on-7 Contests Highlight the Weekend

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It has been another busy weekend across the Natural State and Oklahoma. Prep Redzone Oklahoma played host to the Sooner State Showdown, a strong 7-on-7 competition as did the Air Show 7-on-7 tournament taking place at Little Rock Mills. We are going to put the spotlight on some players that opened plenty of eyes this weekend. The Natural State is proving that it is producing plenty of talent on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401198' first='Kemp' last='Keller']-Quarterback-Little Rock Christian-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The past few days at the Sooner State Showdown, Little Rock Christian quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='401198' first='Kemp' last='Keller'] has opened plenty of eyes. Keller throws an accurate football and is able to fit the ball into some tight windows. He does a good job of connecting with his wide receivers on the deep ball and can throw to all levels with little effort. Keller is a prospect to keep an eye on over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='213495' first='Blair' last='Irvin III']-Wide Receiver-Bentonville-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few seasons, one thing that has become clear is the amount of talent the Bentonville Tigers have the wide receiver position. Irvin III has tremendous speed and he uses it well to create separation from opposing defensive backs. He has played extremely well in the Sooner State Showdown and he is setting the stage for a big 2023 football season. Irvin III has good hands, and he does not drop passes. Keep an eye Irvin III this upcoming season. Bentonville is a talented team, and this could be a big season for the Tigers. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='673915' first='Will' last='Davis']-Wide Receiver-Bentonville West-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bentonville West is another 7-A West team that has impressive talent all over the football field. [player_tooltip player_id='673915' first='Will' last='Davis'] is a wide receiver that does an excellent job of creating separating to make the tough reception. Davis is a smooth route runner and uses it to create separation needed to make the catch. He did a great job of putting on a show at the Sooner State Showdown. Davis is a wide receiver that is going to cause plenty of headaches for the rest of the 7-A West this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='595769' first='Braden' last='Nash']-Running Back-Bentonville West-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='595769' first='Braden' last='Nash'] put his versatility on display in the Sooner State Showdown over the weekend. Nash put in work on both sides of the ball this weekend. Nash flashed impressive speed and good hands in a strong performance. He had an interception and racked up two touchdowns over the weekend. Bentonville West has a talented roster returning for the upcoming 2023 football season. Nash is a prospect with the potential to play on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='382978' first='John' last='Thompson III']-Quarterback-Bentonville West-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 quarterback class in the state of Arkansas has the potential to be one of the best that the state has seen in some time. [player_tooltip player_id='382978' first='John' last='Thompson III'] has a strong arm that can keep opposing defensive secondaries honest. He does a great job of putting the ball where only his wide receivers can catch it. Thompson III has the arm strength to burn the ball into his wide receivers. Meanwhile, he has the ability to take some heat off his throws and connect on fade routes. He is going to be another prospect to watch out for over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='580976' first='Chauncey' last='Haynes']-Wide Receiver-White Hall-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Little Rock this weekend, [player_tooltip player_id='580976' first='Chauncey' last='Haynes'] opened up plenty of eyes with his pass-catching ability. Haynes does a great job of working the routes across the middle of the field. He does a great job keeping his concentration on making the reception. Haynes runs smooth routes and he is going to be a difficult receiver for opposing defensive backs to account for this upcoming season. Keep an eye on Haynes at the 2023 approaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='153898' first='Marquez' last='Brentley Jr.']-Athlete-Watson Chapel-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='153898' first='Marquez' last='Brentley Jr.'] has a knack for making a big play whether he is on the offensive side of the ball or the defensive side. He had a strong tournament over the weekend at Little Rock Mills. Brentley Jr. is setting the stage for an extremely impressive senior season with Watson Chapel. Whether it be the offensive side or the defensive side of the ball, Brentley Jr. is a prospect that scouts are going to want to watch out for this season. He has the speed and athleticism to cause problems for opposing defensive backs in the Natural State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->