Recruiting News and Notes 8-7-23

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The school year kicks off in most of the state next Monday. By that point we will start to see scrimmages and benefit games take place. Meanwhile, recruiting is not slowing down one bit with commitments and visits taking place. We are going to shine a spotlight on several prospects making recruiting news.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='264998' first='Marcus' last='Wimberly']-Defensive Back-Bauxite-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='264998' first='Marcus' last='Wimberly'] has incredible versatility and will be lined up all over the field for the Miners this season. He has terrific speed and will likely be a weapon for the Miners on both sides of the ball this year. The talented Bauxite defensive back has committed to play his college football at the University of Arkansas in the future. He has the potential to have some big seasons for Bauxite over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865679' first='Cameron' last='Settles']-Running Back-Little Rock Parkview-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Little Rock Parkview running back does an excellent job of allowing a rushing lane to develop. Settles is impressive at running with power and he can break tackles with no problems at all. He is a running back that looks to get into the second level quickly. Last week, the talented Parkview running back earned a scholarship offer from Austin Peay State University. He is a running back I expect to see blow up from a recruiting perspective.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trey Lisle-Defensive Line-Fayetteville-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>&nbsp; Trey Lisle is a player on the defensive line that can impact both the run and the passing attacks of the opponent. Lisle does a great job of defeating blocks and getting into the opposing offensive backfield. He has the speed to cause problems for opposing offensive linemen and pressure the quarterback. Lisle has earned official offers from Southeast Missouri State, Eastern Illinois, and Northeastern State over the past few months. He is a prospect that can has the ability to have a big season this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='570745' first='Christian' last='Farrow']-Defensive Back-Bentonville-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defensive side of the ball for the Bentonville Tigers is always stocked with talented prospects that can play at the next level. Farrow does a great job of playing the ball in the air. He has a nose for the football and can the opposing receiver to be separated from the ball. Over the weekend, Farrow earned a scholarship offer from Arkansas Tech. Farrow is a defensive back with the talent to play on Saturdays. I expect a strong season from Farrow this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1265902' first='Maddox' last='Davis']-Wide Receiver-Benton-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1265902' first='Maddox' last='Davis'] is a player that has the speed to cause opposing defenses plenty of problems. He does an impressive job of using speed to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Last week, Davis earned a scholarship offer from Arkansas-Monticello. Davis a wide receiver to watch out for over the next couple of seasons. He is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->