Game's of the Week: Week 1

With an unorthodox way to label the season, high school football was unleashed last Friday night in Arkansas during week 0. Here are the results from last week's highlighted contest.   Harding Academy 55 @ Valley View 40   Benton 6 v. Bryant 35   Little Rock Southwest 12 @ Rogers 63   Osceola 14 @ Newport 42   Alma 28 @ Van Buren 51   Dierks 28 @ Fouke 40   Week 0 Projection Record 5-1   * All rankings below are from Prep Redzone's Week 1 Power Rankings   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">7A Game of the Week</h2>   No. 4 Conway @ No. 5 Bentonville   Bentonville got off to a spotless start in week 0 by beating Broken Arrow (OK) 47-0 in Oklahoma. Heading into the 2023 season the Tigers were a team to watch out of the west and the tune-up in week 0 further drove that point home. However, week 1 brings a test in the Conway Wampus Cats that enter the year with immense expectations following the hiring of Buck James from Bryant. James, one of the more decorated coaches in Arkansas high school football, will look to shut down the Bentonville passing attack that includes the likes of quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='392411' first='Carter' last='Nye'], [player_tooltip player_id='320933' first='CJ' last='Brown'], [player_tooltip player_id='321739' first='Luke' last='Coon'], and others.   Conway coming off of week 0 fresh and ready to begin the 2023 campaign with [player_tooltip player_id='214836' first='Donovyn' last='Omolo'] at the helm of the offense and Ben Chandler leading the defensive unit. Both of these teams are threats to make a deep run in the playoffs, but this week 1 litmus test will provide both with plenty of answers going forward.   Prediction: Bentonville   Bentonville's passing attack will keep them in it with a Buck James led offense, but Conway won't be able to match scores with the offensively powered Tigers.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">4A Game of the Week</h2>   No. 3 (5A) Little Rock Mills @ No. 5 Rivercrest   With an impressive week 0 offensive showing against the Blytheville Chickasaws, Little Rock Mills looks like a passing machine to begin the season. Achilles Ringo, one of the top quarterbacks in 5A, led the Comets offensively with 327 passing yards and 2 touchdowns. [player_tooltip player_id='364821' first='Akyell' last='Madison'] was on the other end of seven of those attempts racked up 172 yards and converted the only two touchdown passes.   Rivercrest hosted Manila last Friday and waltzed out with a 46-6 drumming. The Colts will have their work cut out for them this week with the Comets. Senior Koby Turner led the attack offensively with 79 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.   Prediction: Little Rock Mills   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5A Game of the Week</h2>   No. 4 Shiloh @ No. 2 (6A) Little Rock Christian   Two name-brand powerhouses with great anticipations, match up in what should be a game full of fireworks. Shiloh will have play-makers [player_tooltip player_id='236613' first='Carter' last='Holman'], [player_tooltip player_id='850575' first='Dalton' last='Carnes'], [player_tooltip player_id='149578' first='Bo' last='Williams'], and [player_tooltip player_id='221289' first='Carter' last='Henley'], among others to lean on in their opening contest   In an impressive week 1 rout of Little Rock Central, Little Rock Christian cracked the 60-point threshold while also holding Central to 0 points. The Warriors have the pieces to compete for an undefeated season and a 6A state title, especially with efficient performances from running backs [player_tooltip player_id='1336821' first='Jackson' last='Ward'] (112 rushing yards, 1 TD) and [player_tooltip player_id='503573' first='Ronny' last='Anokye'] (91 rushing yards, 1 TD). All the while having one of the nation's best talents at quarterback, [player_tooltip player_id='149571' first='Walker' last='White'].   Prediction: Little Rock Christian   Little Rock Christian's balanced attack on the offensive side of the ball is a force many teams won't be able to replicate in order to light up the score board against the Warriors   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3A Game of the Week</h2>   No. 4 (4A) Elkins @ No. 3 Charleston   Picking up where they left off in 2022, Elkins ran roughshod through Pottsville with a 51-0 shutout. The Elks were well known throughout the state last season for producing offensive fireworks and it looks to be the same in 2023. Quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='569285' first='Dizzy' last='Dean'] had a near-perfect outing, going 15-17 in passing with 203 yards and 2 touchdowns. Junior [player_tooltip player_id='1206406' first='Landon' last='Martin'] led the Elks passing attack with 8 receptions, 133 yards, and 2 receiving scores. Senior running back [player_tooltip player_id='216278' first='Da'Shawn' last='Chairs'] ran 11 times for 134 and 3 rushing scores.   Prediction: Elkins   Elkins is a stacked unit that is looking to have another undefeated conference season, as well as, regular season as a whole.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2A Game of the Week</h2>   No. 2 Hazen @ No. 5 Des Arc   Two bitter rivals in 2A take to the gridiron Friday night. Des Arc had their bye during week 0, while Hazen continued their undefeated streak from last season against Marianna, winning 60-0.   Prediction: Hazen   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">6A Game of the Week</h2>   No. 8 (5A) Camden Fairview @ No. 6 El Dorado   Camden Fairview began their season last week with an impressive 43-27 victory over Arkadelphia. The Cardinals leaned on the rushing attack with Jaden Porchia heavily, he accounted for 21 rushes and 93 yards. In the passing attack, Darrell Atkins Jr. threw for 216 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Atkins hooked up with his leading wideout Jaylen Goodwin six times through the air for 115 yards and one score. Defensively, Jabauree Lockhart led the charge with 11 tackles, including 8 solos. Senior Matt Davis and junior Travion Weaver accounted for an interception a piece for the Cardinals.   El Dorado was on bye during week 0 but will boast a loaded unit on the field in week 1. Quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='866986' first='Mitchell' last='Polk'] will be able to spin it with the best in 6A this season.   Prediction: El Dorado

With an unorthodox way to label the season, high school football was unleashed last Friday night in Arkansas during week 0. Here are the results from last week's highlighted contest.