Fayetteville vs North Litte Rock Preview
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Fayetteville and North Little Rock have had plenty of meetings over the past few years. The Purple Dogs are coming into the game this week with plenty of momentum. However, the Charging Wildcats are looking to reestablish momentum after suffering…
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Continue ReadingFayetteville and North Little Rock have had plenty of meetings over the past few years. The Purple Dogs are coming into the game this week with plenty of momentum. However, the Charging Wildcats are looking to reestablish momentum after suffering a tough loss to Little Rock Catholic last week. In this article, we preview what has the potential to be a fun game to watch this Friday.
The North Little Rock defense will need to find ways to contain the high-powered Fayetteville offense this Friday night. Fayetteville signal caller Drake Lindsey Drake Lindsey 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR had a strong outing against Cabot last week. The Purple Dogs have a fleet of talented wide receivers that can be uses to slice up an opposing secondary. Mason Spencer Mason Spencer 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR Fayetteville | 2024 State AR racked up over 150 receiving yards last Friday and he just seems to have a knack for getting open. Jaison Delamar, Xiyiah Spencer-Cole Xiyiah Spencer-Cole 6'2" | 150 lbs | WR Fayetteville | 2024 State AR , and Lach McKinney are all names to pay attention to this season.
The Fayetteville defense will be responsible for containing a talented North Little Rock offense this Friday night. Fayetteville will lean on Noah Janski Noah Janski 5'11" | 175 lbs | LB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR and an impressive Fayetteville defense this Friday in North Little Rock. The defensive line with Trey Lisle and Kaden Spencer Kaden Spencer 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Fayetteville | 2024 State AR are prospects that can disrupt the opposing offensive backfield. Isaiah Taylor Isaiah Taylor 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR at safety does a great job of separating the ball from the ball carrier. Fayetteville’s defense will have a busy time on Friday night this week.
Meanwhile, the North Little Rock Charging Wildcats have plenty of talented prospects on the offensive side of the ball. North Little Rock has experienced players coming back on the offensive side of the ball. The Charging Wildcats has a quarterback that possesses an accurate arm. Tyson Bradden Tyson Bradden 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB North Little Rock | 2025 State AR is a signal caller that has experience and accuracy. He is an impressive athlete and knows when to escape the pocket and by time.
Fayetteville is not the only team that has talented wide receivers that they can depend on in this matchup. North Little Rock wide receiver Jace White Jace White 6'3" | 175 lbs | WR Little Rock Parkview | 2025 State AR is a receiver that has the athleticism to cause problems for any secondary in the state of Arkansas. Tony Wilkins Tony Wilkins 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH North Little Rock | 2025 State AR is another wide out that has the speed to stretch the field at the wide receiver position. Isaiah Carter and Malachi Muhammad are receivers that can work across the middle and make the tough reception. The Fayetteville secondary will need to account for all of the wide receivers North Little Rock has on Friday night.
On the defensive side of the ball, North Little Rock has several prospects to watch out for on Friday night. A.J. Johnson is a versatile prospect that can work all along the defensive line. Justin Hollingsworth coming off the of the edge is a player that uses his speed well to disrupt the opposing offensive backfield. Meanwhile, linebacker Delkarai Davis had close to 100 tackles last season and is looking to keep the momentum going this season. Keytrone Green Keytrone Green 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB North Little Rock | 2025 State AR is a player to watch at the safety position for the Charging Wildcats. Green does a good job of swarming to the ball carrier and making the tackle.
Fayetteville and North Little Rock games never disappoint, and I expect a high-scoring affair to open up the Labor Day weekend. Enjoy the games folks we only get so many a year.