Prime Time Players 10-20-23

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state playoffs are approaching quickly in the state of Arkansas. However, the solid performances continue to open plenty of eyes across the state. We had plenty of impressive performances on Friday night and we are going to take a look at some players that lit up Friday night. It was a busy week, and we are going to highlight some prospects to watch out for over the next two weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149594' first='Ashton' last='Gray']-Quarterback-Marion-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='149594' first='Ashton' last='Gray'] and the Marion Patriots are putting together a strong season. The Marion signal caller had a tremendous night on Friday. He racked up 484 total yards of offense and accounted for 5 touchdowns on the night. He continues to raise his game each week and is a player to watch out for as the playoffs approach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221270' first='Nykkisson' last='Wimberly']-Defensive Line-Arkadelphia-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Arkadelphia defensive lineman is one of the most versatile prospects on the defensive side of the ball for the Badgers. Wimberly uses his speed well and can disrupt the opposing offensive backfield. On Friday night, he had 5 tackles, a 40-yard scoop and score for a touchdown, and 1 interception on the night. He is a player to watch out for over the next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='257649' first='Amari' last='Tucker']-Running Back-Fort Smith Southside-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fort Smith Southside has had an impressive ground attack all season and it shows no signs of slowing down at this point. [player_tooltip player_id='257649' first='Amari' last='Tucker'] opened plenty of eyes on Friday night this week. He racked up 302 yards on the ground. Tucker had 24 carries on the night, with 3 of those resulting in touchdowns for the Mavericks. Tucker has the potential to play at the next level and is a prospect to watch as the season winds down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='202575' first='Kane' last='Archer']-Quarterback-Greenwood-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greenwood signal caller continues to play at a high level each week. Archer is the type of quarterback that can pick you apart with his arm or use his legs to extend drives. Archer is capable of putting together games where he can shred opposing defenses with both his arm and his legs. On Friday night, Archer threw for 195 yards and rushed for 185 yards. However, he accounted for 7 touchdowns on the night for the Bulldogs. He is a player to watch over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149570' first='Courtney' last='Crutchfield']-Wide Receiver-Pine Bluff-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crutchfield is one of the most dynamic wide receivers in the state of Arkansas. Crutchfield's speed makes him a difficult wide receiver for opposing defenses to account for on the field. The Pine Bluff wide receiver had an impressive night on Friday. Crutchfield hauled in 5 receptions for 163 yards and 2 touchdowns. Crutchfield is a prospect to watch out for at he next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Terry Hodges Jr-Running Back-Marked Tree-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Terry Hodges Jr. is a running back that just gets stronger as the game progresses. He rushed 17 times for 227 yards and 3 touchdowns on Friday night. He does a great job of picking his rushing lanes and allowing his blocks to develop. Hodges Jr. is a running back to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for Marked Tree.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='596860' first='Bryson' last='Stewart']-Linebacker-Maumelle-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Maumelle linebacker has been opening plenty of eyes over the past few weeks. Stewart is a prospect that can rack up the tackles in bunches. This week Stewart racked up 10 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 tackle for loss on the night. Each week he continues to raise his level of play for the Hornets. Stewart is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons at the linebacker position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='205133' first='Tyson' last='Bradden']-Quarterback-North Little Rock-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The quarterback position is loaded with talented players across the state of Arkansas. [player_tooltip player_id='205133' first='Tyson' last='Bradden'] put his arm and his accuracy on display on Friday night this week. Bradden was 19-of-23 for 322 yards and 5 touchdowns on the night. Bradden does a great job of spreading the ball around to his wide receivers. Bradden is a quarterback to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for North Little Rock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->