What We Learned Week 0 2023
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The high school football season in the state of Arkansas started off with some eye-opening victories. We are going to highlight several teams and players that had impressive performances over the weekend. From the Little Rock to Bentonville, we had…
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Continue ReadingThe high school football season in the state of Arkansas started off with some eye-opening victories. We are going to highlight several teams and players that had impressive performances over the weekend. From the Little Rock to Bentonville, we had impressive performances all across the state of Arkansas. Let’s start our Monday off with a look back at week 0 in the state of Arkansas.
When we last looked at the Bentonville Tigers, they were playing in the state finals against the Bryant Hornets. On Friday night, the Tigers came out against Broken Arrow clicking on all cylinders. Bentonville signal caller Carter Nye Carter Nye 6'1" | QB Bentonville | 2024 State AR had no trouble connecting on touchdown passes to Luke Coon Luke Coon 6'1" | 160 lbs | WR Bentonville | 2024 State AR and CJ Brown CJ Brown 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Bentonville | 2024 State AR . The Tigers have come into the season looking to be on a mission and are a team to watch out for this season.
Bentonville’s cross-town rivals had a strong outing in Tulsa on Friday night against Booker T. Washington. The Bentonville West Wolverines opened plenty of eyes against Booker T. Washington on Friday night. Harris Vinson Harris Vinson 6'1" | 205 lbs | WR Bentonville West | 2025 State AR , Jaxson Brust Jaxson Brust 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR Bentonville West | 2024 State AR , Cole Edmondson, and Judah Spence all found the end zone against Washington. This upcoming Friday, the Wolverines will make the trip to Cabot to take on the Panthers. The 7-A West is looking strong early in the season.
Meanwhile, the Fayetteville Bulldogs picked up a win on Friday night last week. Fayetteville signal caller Drake Lindsey Drake Lindsey 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR looked to be in mid-season form last week. Lindsey threw for 343 yards and 4 touchdowns on the night. Mason Spencer Mason Spencer 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR Fayetteville | 2024 State AR had a massive night from a receiving perspective. Spencer hauled in six receptions for 158 yards and one touchdown. The Bulldogs appear to be clicking on all cylinders and will be looking to keep the momentum rolling against North Little Rock this Friday.
The Greenwood Bulldogs have one of the most dangerous offenses in the state of Arkansas. Quarterback Kane Archer Kane Archer 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB Greenwood Bulldogs | 2026 State AR put that fact on display last Friday night. Archer connected with Grant Karnes Grant Karnes 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Greenwood | 2025 State AR , LJ Robins LJ Robins 5'11" | 165 lbs | WR Greenwood | 2024 State AR , and Isaiah Arrington Isaiah Arrington 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Greenwood | 2025 State AR on touchdown passes. Meanwhile, Cash Archer Cash Archer 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Greenwood | 2025 State AR on the defensive side of the ball is off to a strong start this season. The Bulldogs will be on the road against Fort Smith Northside on Friday night. Both Northside and Greenwood put up the points last week and this could be a fun game to watch this week.
Meanwhile, in Little Rock, the Pulaski Academy Bruins continue to reload every season. The Bruins did a great job of lighting up the Friday night skies with John Mark Charette John Mark Charette 6'2" | 220 lbs | ATH Pulaski Academy | 2024 State AR doing a great job of hauling in some tough receptions. Pulaski Academy defeated Joe T. Robinson last Friday night 37-13 and is looking to keep the momentum going this week. The Bruins will travel to Mississippi to take on Madison-Ridgeland Academy. Check back next week as we continue to go through the season.