Magnet Cove Panthers (AR) 2024 Team Preview:

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Overview: Class 3A-4</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Magnet Cove Panthers, under the leadership of second-year Head Coach Dean Adams, kicked off last season on a high note, achieving a winning record of 6-5 and securing a spot in the state playoffs. Looking ahead to 2024, the Panthers are aiming for a more substantial playoff presence. Consistency will be key, especially after their impressive 5-0 start in 2023, which was followed by losses in five of the last six games. Keep an eye on PRZ Arkansas for daily updates and additional team previews as the 2024 football season approaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023 Results (6-5 Record – 3A-4)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>8/25</td><td>vs Poyen</td><td>W 42-8</td></tr><tr><td>9/1</td><td>@ Fordyce</td><td>W 40-36</td></tr><tr><td>9/8</td><td>vs Baptist Prep</td><td>W 76-7</td></tr><tr><td>9/22</td><td>@ Danville*</td><td>W 44-0</td></tr><tr><td>9/29</td><td>@ Two Rivers*</td><td>W 47-6</td></tr><tr><td>10/6</td><td>vs Centerpoint*</td><td>L 41-40</td></tr><tr><td>10/13</td><td>vs Bismarck*</td><td>L 50-14</td></tr><tr><td>10/20</td><td>vs Jessieville*</td><td>L 32-28</td></tr><tr><td>10/27</td><td>vs Paris*</td><td>W 45-43</td></tr><tr><td>11/3</td><td>@ Glen Rose*</td><td>L 57-7</td></tr><tr><td>11/10</td><td>vs Perryville**</td><td>L 34-0</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Conference &amp; **Playoffs</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players To Watch:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1345109"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669f08a176ac6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1345109' first='Wilson' last='Ballentine'] displays quick decision-making and solid athleticism in the Panthers' split back/wing formation under center. Able to hurt you with his legs in space due to solid lateral agility and vision. With the occasional pass, he showcases the ability to anticipate his receivers' routes, positioning them for YAC opportunities. Solid ball placement near the sidelines.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1345112"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669f08a176b2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1345112' first='Carter' last='Tugwell'] is an elusive running back, due to solid lateral agility and ability to burst up field. He displays solid post-snap vision, identifying running lanes and accelerating through gaps to move from the first level to the second. He will be a key offensive player as he rushed over 800 yards and an average of 7 yards per carry in 2023. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1345114"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669f08a176b6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1345114' first='Aaron' last='Holland'] brings physicality on both the offensive and defensive lines. He displays good initial quickness off the line of scrimmage, coupled with good pad level and hand placement, to create leverage and displace defenders. Possesses the ability to penetrate the backfield to make a play or exert pressure in the pocket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1345116' first='Angel' last='Villezcas']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"150","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Magnet Cove","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669f08a176c07"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1345116' first='Angel' last='Villezcas'] stands out as a quick and decisive running back, demonstrating physical prowess at the point of attack. In this offensive system, he proves to be an effective and willing blocker, skillfully using his hands to gain the upper hand. Villezcas has solid lateral agility and burst up field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1345117"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669f08a176c4b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1345117' first='Bobby' last='Scott'] stands out as a strong and physical trench mauler, consistently creating running lanes. He displays solid quickness off the snap, coupled with solid hand placement to create leverage, and drive defenders with solid lower body strength and power.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Notable Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1345126' first='River' last='Williams']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1345123' first='Will' last='Thompson']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1345128' first='Trevor' last='Mcgriff']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2024 Schedule:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>8/30</td><td>vs Gurdon</td></tr><tr><td>9/6</td><td>vs Fordyce</td></tr><tr><td>9/13</td><td>@ Poyen</td></tr><tr><td>9/27</td><td>@ Jessieville*</td></tr><tr><td>10/4</td><td>vs Glen Rose*</td></tr><tr><td>10/11</td><td>vs Two Rivers*</td></tr><tr><td>10/18</td><td>@ Danville*</td></tr><tr><td>10/25</td><td>@ Paris*</td></tr><tr><td>11/1</td><td>vs Cutter Morning Star*</td></tr><tr><td>11/8</td><td>@ Perryville*</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Conference</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Notes/History:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HEAD COACH: Dean Adams (6-5 at Magnet Cove, heading into 2nd season)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Year: 6-5, 3-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>State Championships: 1 (1970)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Conference Championships: 19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Outright Conference Title: 2021</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Playoff Appearance: 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Total Playoff Appearances: 29</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playoff Record: 24-27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->