Recruiting News and Notes 12-8-23

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After this weekend, the 2023 high school football season is in the books in the state of Arkansas. We are going to highlight some prospects that are making recruiting headlines this week. Numerous players were on the receiving end of scholarships across the Natural State. We are going to wind down our week looking at some prospects that earned scholarship offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149593' first='LJ' last='Robins']-Wide Receiver-Greenwood-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greenwood wide receiver is fresh off of a state championship. Robins was impressive all season. He has the ability to run crisp routes and create separation using his route running ability. Robins can work the outside or put in work at the slot receiver position. The talented Bulldog earned a scholarship offer from Hendrix College earlier in the week. He is a prospect to watch out for at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149606' first='Chandler' last='Laurent']-Linebacker-Pine Bluff-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='149606' first='Chandler' last='Laurent'] is a linebacker that has the ability to play all over the field for the Pine Bluff Zebras. He uses his speed well to get off of blocks and haul down the opposing ball carrier. Laurent does a great job of getting into the offensive backfield. He has the ability to drop back into pass coverage and disrupt the passing game. Earlier in the week, Laurent earned a scholarship offer from the College of Wooster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='321739' first='Luke' last='Coon']-Wide Receiver-Bentonville-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bentonville wide receiver has excellent speed and no problem stretching the opposing secondary with the deep ball. Coon uses his speed well to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Meanwhile, he does a great job of catching anything that is thrown in his direction. A few days ago, Coon earned a scholarship offer from Benedictine College. He is a receiver to watch at the next level. Coon has the speed to cause plenty of problems for opposing defenses on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jonathan Goins-Wide Receiver-Pine Bluff-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jonathan Goins is a wide receiver that has opened plenty of eyes over the past few seasons. He combines his route running with impressive athletic ability. Goins does a great job of high pointing the football. He can work the underneath routes as well as stretch the field vertically. Goins has the versatility to play all over the field at the next level. Earlier in the week, Goins earned a scholarship offer from Arkansas-Pine Bluff.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='214836' first='Donovyn' last='Omolo']-Quarterback-Conway-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Conway signal caller has been one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the state over the past few seasons. He led the Wampus Cats to the state semi-finals and a strong showing all season. Omolo is accurate with the football and has the athletic ability to extend the play. He is a quarterback that has a strong arm and is not afraid to test opposing defenses with the deep ball. Omolo earned a scholarship offer from Northwest Missouri State University this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->