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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…
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Continue ReadingWe 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.
Jalen Dupree Jalen Dupree 6'1" | 210 lbs | RB Malvern | 2024 State AR -Running Back-Malvern-2024
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.
Jace Washburn Jace Washburn 6'1" | 155 lbs | QB Booneville | 2025 State AR -Quarterback-Booneville-2025
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.
Malachi McDonald-Defensive Back-Bryant-2026
Malachi 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.
Brayedan Davis Brayedan Davis 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB Greenwood | 2024 AR -Running Back-Greenwood-2024
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.
Patton Whicker Patton Whicker 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Pulaski Academy | 2024 State AR -Defensive Back-Pulaski Academy-2024
The Pulaski Academy Bruins always have a talented team. Every week it seems like a different Bruin steps up for Pulaski Academy. Patton Whicker Patton Whicker 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Pulaski Academy | 2024 State AR 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.
Matthew Contreras Matthew Contreras 6'0" | QB Hot Springs | 2024 State AR -Quarterback-Hot Springs-2024
Matthew Contreras Matthew Contreras 6'0" | QB Hot Springs | 2024 State AR 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.
Williams Svoboda-Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy-2026.
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.
Drake Lindsey Drake Lindsey 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR -Quarterback-Fayetteville-2024
Drake Lindsey Drake Lindsey 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR 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.