Third Round Playoff Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The playoffs continue into the semi-finals and quarterfinals this week in the Natural State. We have numerous matchups across the state to keep an eye. Several trips to Little Rock are on the line and we are going to give you some players to watch out for this week.</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>The Pine Bluff wide receiver is a player that can stretch the field vertically with ease. He is a receiver that can line up in the slot or split out wide. Crutchfield can work the vertical routes or the underneath routes and turn each into explosive plays. Crutchfield had 281 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns last week and is a player to keep an eye on this week. Pine Bluff will take on Shiloh Christian in what should be a great matchup to watch this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='205755' first='Cooper' last='Jones']-Linebacker-Little Rock Christian-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Little Rock Christian has plenty of talented prospects that will play at the next level. [player_tooltip player_id='205755' first='Cooper' last='Jones'] is a linebacker that uses his speed to his advantage to get off of blocks and haul down the ball carrier. Jones has the ability to take over games and will rack up the tackles in bunches. He can pick off passes and take those passes in the opposite direction. Jones is a player to watch out for tonight. Little Rock Christian will take on Benton tonight in what should be an interesting matchup.</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 has had an impressive season for the Bulldogs this season. Archer throws an accurate football into some tight windows. He has a good command of the pocket and knows when to use his legs to extend the drives. Archer is a quarterback that is not afraid to run the football. He is an elusive runner and can make opposing defenders miss. Greenwood will take on Pulaski Academy this evening, in what should be one of the best matchups of the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trey Lisle-Defensive Line-Fayetteville-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trey Lisle is a defensive end that does an impressive job of getting into the opposing offensive backfield. He uses his mix of power and speed to get off of blocks and pursue the ball carrier. Lisle can be used as a pass rusher or a defensive lineman that can stop the opponents rushing attack. Fayetteville takes on Conway tonight in one of the most anticipated battles in the state of Arkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='232211' first='Brandon' last='Cobb']-Quarterback-Pulaski Academy-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greenwood and Pulaski Academy is going to be one of the more exciting matchups in the state of Arkansas tonight. Cobb currently leads the state in passing yards and has had a tremendous season this season. He throws an accurate pass, and he is not afraid to test opposing secondaries with the deep ball. Cobb can extend the play and he does a great job of keeping his eyes down the field. Greenwood and Pulaski Academy should be an excellent matchup tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->