W0 Game Preview: Lake Hamilton vs Lakeside

<p>We will be in attendance for one of the oldest and top rivalries in the state of Arkansas, dating back to the 1960s. Last season, Lakeside shocked the state by beating Lake Hamilton 49-42 on their own turf in a back-and-forth game. Second-year HC Garren Rockwell went down as the first coach to beat their rival since the series between the schools resumed in 2018, ushering in a new era for Lakeside football. </p>   <p>Lakeside runs the spread offense, keeping defenses on their toes while running a 3-4 defense. Lake Hamilton is old school, showcasing the Wing T offense with a 4-2-5 defense. The Wolves 4-2-5 should pair well to try and stop the passing attack. As for the Rams, they will need to put pressure and be physical inside the trenches to stop the run heavy approach. In this article, we preview what has the potential to be a season-setting matchup tomorrow night, breaking down players to watch and key prospects. </p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lakeside's Key Prospect:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Arkansas commit [player_tooltip player_id='918048' first='Tucker' last='Young'] has an impressive mix of length, power, and quickness. Young has to be the tone-setter inside the trenches Friday night against a physical Lake Hamilton team. He display's ability to execute inline-reach blocks, which lets him get to the second level quickly. Good athletic ability with good hand placement when he fires off the LOS to create leverage and displace defenders to create running lanes. Strong anchor due to good lower body strength, core strength, bend, balance and UOH to control pass rushers. If Young can dominate early, it will help open up the Rams offense. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3 Star</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/tuckeryoung74/status/1817303455750381576 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lake Hamilton's Key Prospect:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1362792' first='Hayden' last='Barton'] is the engine of the offense, averaging over seven yards per carry last season. In the run-first, run-heavy style between the tackles, it is important for Barton to get going with his physical north and south running ability. Barton displays good post-snap vision and a solid burst to attack the running lane. His vision allows him to locate the running lane quickly and burst through the first level and into the second level. He consistently breaks tackles due to good contact balance, leg drive, and lower body power fighting for extra yards. The Wolves HC Tommy Gilleran mentioned he could have more defensive snaps this season than offense (something to keep an eye on). </p>   <p><em>Offer List: Lyon</em></p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.75 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HaydenBarton15/status/1820879891270713444 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players to Watch:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1351436' first='Wally' last='Wolcott'] takes over as the starting quarterback for Lakeside after the previous quarterback graduated. Wolcott was impressive this summer during 7-on-7s and camp, showcasing good arm strength and mechanics. He's a good decision-maker capable of progressing through multiple reads. His strong arm can deliver the ball across all levels of the field with good ball placement and anticipation, setting up his receivers effectively. If he can get in rhythm early, he can be hard to rattle, and we will see the future of the Lakeside Rams over the next two years. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.9 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Walllywolcott9/status/1784022222425743369 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1408146' first='Hagan' last='Tyler'] is a sideline-to-sideline linebacker with impressive physicality at the point of attack. Tyler also starts on the offensive side of the ball at tight end. He displays good read and react ability, attacking downhill quickly vs the run while staying square with good pad level, angles and hand placement to shed blocks and make a play at the LOS or in the backfield. Has the quickness to shoot gaps and make a play in the backfield or chase down ball carriers. Solid open-field tackler with good technique. </p>   <p>Note - 4.69 40</p>   <p><a href="https://twitter.com/hagan_tyler11/status/1753257836161736706">https://twitter.com/hagan_tyler11/status/1753257836161736706</a></p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1321433' first='Parker' last='Chunn'] is one of the few defensive playmakers who need to make an impact early to stop the running game. Chunn is quick off the line of scrimmage with good pad level and hand placement, using his length to quickly engage and shed blocks to make a play in the backfield or at the LOS. He's another prospect who Displays a solid sideline-to-sideline motor, allowing himself to chase down ball carriers from behind. </p>   <p><em>Offer List: Hendrix</em></p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 5.0 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ParkerChunn/status/1813023312962068564 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1408152' first='Caleb' last='Rouse'] transitions from linebacker to safety this season after becoming the team's second-leading tackler last season with 69 tackles. His sideline-to-sideline ability will be critical in stopping the spread attack by the Rams. Rouse displays solid read and react ability with good COD to attack downhill vs. the run or arrive at the catch point to force a PBU. The physical defensive back showcases quickness with good angles when flying toward the football. </p>   <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete</p>   <p>No Social Media Found</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">As a Scout, [player_tooltip player_id='1227649' first='Ben' last='Vincent'] sprung onto our radar this spring, becoming one of my favorite prospects in the class of 2025. He is a versatile receiver with position flexibility who can play the X, Z, or slot position due to his strong hands, quickness, and ability to create separation. Vincent can open up the offense as he displays good acceleration off the line with good footwork and quickness to eat up space quickly. Smooth and fluid route running with good breaks due to good change of direction, burst, and balance to create that separation. Showcases good awareness to locate and exploit open spaces vs zone coverage. Good hand-eye coordination, body control, and balance to high-point the ball or adjust mid-route. He is a true threat due to his ability to gain yards after the catch (YAC), bolstered by his burst and lateral agility.</p>   <p><em>Offer List: Bethel & Culver-Stockton</em></p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.5GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BenVinc27/status/1728607439149301946 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Another offensive weapon for the Rams is [player_tooltip player_id='1194187' first='Grady' last='Ohman'], a physical north and south runner with a solid blend of speed and power that allows him to break tackles consistently. Solid post-snap vision to read defensive fronts and first-level defenders, allowing him to attack the hole with a good burst. Good contact balance, footwork, and patience through the LOS. He's able to break tackles due to his balance, strong lower body and leg drive. Impressive lead blocker for other ball carriers and in-pass protection. His ability to gain additional yardage allows the offense to open up play-action and work the quick game because of the better down-to-distance situations.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700"> <em>Offer List: Hendrix</em></p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.6 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/OhmanGrady/status/1826267034294087917 </div></figure>    <p></p>

We will be in attendance for one of the oldest and top rivalries in the state of Arkansas, dating back to the 1960s. Last season, Lakeside shocked the state by beating Lake Hamilton 49-42 on their own turf in a back-and-forth game. Second-year HC Garren Rockwell went down as the first coach to beat their rival since the series between the schools resumed in 2018, ushering in a new era for Lakeside football.