Prime Time Players 9-29-23

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are halfway through the high school football season in the state of Arkansas. The weekend is when we take a look back at who had impressive performances on Friday night. We had plenty of impressive performances in the Natural State on Friday night. Here are a few prospects that lit up the Friday night skies this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='240083' first='Jalen' last='Dupree']-Running Back-Malvern-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dupree is a patient running back that will his blockers clear a path before exploding through the hole. He is a powerful runner that can carry opposing defenders with him. On Friday night. Dupree had 11 carries for 226 yards and 5 touchdowns on the night. Dupree is in midseason form, and he is only getting stronger as the season continues.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='400726' first='Jace' last='Washburn']-Quarterback-Booneville-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Booneville Bearcats have plenty of weapons on the offensive side of the ball this season. On Friday night, Washburn threw the ball with impressive accuracy. He was 8-of-10 for 109 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, he was just as dangerous on the ground. Washburn rushed for 183 yards and a touchdown. Booneville is off to a strong start to conference play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401203' first='Malachi' last='McDonald']-Defensive Back-Bryant-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='401203' first='Malachi' last='McDonald'] opened plenty of eyes on Friday night. The Bryant defensive back was all over the field for the Hornets against Jonesboro on Friday. McDonald amassed 11 tackles and 1 tackle for loss on Friday night. He plays with good speed, and he does not miss tackles. Over the next few seasons, he is going to be a prospect to watch out for on Friday nights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='999240' first='Brayedan' last='Davis']-Running Back-Greenwood-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greenwood running back is having a breakout season for the Bulldogs this season. Davis had another strong performance on Friday this week. He is a difficult running back to bring down and he does an excellent job of making people miss. Davis carried the ball 29 times for 183 yards and 4 touchdowns on Friday night. Greenwood is undefeated and heads into the bye week in good shape for a possible playoff run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='405007' first='Patton' last='Whicker']-Defensive Back-Pulaski Academy-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pulaski Academy Bruins always have a talented team. Every week it seems like a different Bruin steps up for Pulaski Academy. [player_tooltip player_id='405007' first='Patton' last='Whicker'] was all over the field on Friday night for the Bruins. Whicker racked up 14 tackles on Friday evening and he opened some eyes in the process. Whicker is a prospect to watch out for on Fridays as the season continues.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='619568' first='Matthew' last='Contreras']-Quarterback-Hot Springs-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='619568' first='Matthew' last='Contreras'] is a signal caller that throws the ball with plenty of accuracy. He is having a strong season for the Hot Springs Trojans this season. Contreras threw for 315 yards and 6 touchdowns on Friday night. He has the arm strength to keep opposing defenses honest and he is going to be tough to defend against the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Williams Svoboda-Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy-2026.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most explosive wide receivers in the class of 2026. Svoboda has a knack for getting open and he does a great job of creating separation from opposing defenders. Svoboda was on the receiving end of 9 receptions for 201 yards and 1 touchdown. The Pulaski Academy receiver is going to be a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons. He has the potential to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149580' first='Drake' last='Lindsey']-Quarterback-Fayetteville-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='149580' first='Drake' last='Lindsey'] seems to find his way on this list every week. The Fayetteville signal caller is putting up huge numbers for the Bulldogs this season. The Fayetteville-Rogers matchup was one of the best games of the season up to this point this season. Lindsey threw for 534 yards and 6 touchdowns on the night Friday. Fayetteville is playing impressive football as conference play heats up this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->