Junior High Stat Sheet Stuffers: Week 1

Week 1 brought some incredible action across the state both on Thursday and Friday night, below are just a few players who stuffed the stat sheet in their games on the Thursday night circuit.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1251947' first='Bryson' last='Allen'] | ATH | Searcy | 2029</h2>   Week 1 stat line:   8 rushes, 79 yards, 2 TD   3/4, 141 passing yards, 2 TD   Few possess the athleticism and versatility of [player_tooltip player_id='1251947' first='Bryson' last='Allen'] (6-4, 180). The Searcy Lion is an impressive multi-sport athlete whose skills extend beyond just football. Allen showcased his versatility as an offensive threat with an impressive stat line both in the rushing and passing categories. His athleticism and elusiveness is undeniable with the ball in his hands and using his natural running skills to create big-time plays.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1136507' first='Kentz' last='Brown'] | Running Back | Dumas | 2028</h2>   Week 1 stat line : 200-plus all-purpose yards, 3 TDs   [player_tooltip player_id='1136507' first='Kentz' last='Brown'] (6-0, 200) exhibits impressive speed, burst, and athleticism coming out of the backfield. His post-snap vision is exceptional, allowing him to quickly read first-level defenders and find running lanes with a strong burst through tackles. Brown's lateral agility and change of direction make him a threat in space, as he consistently eludes defenders. His natural balance, strong leg drive, and ability to absorb contact enable him to break tackles and gain extra yards. Additionally, in the receiving game, he demonstrates strong hands and fluid route running, making him a versatile and dangerous offensive weapon.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='256895' first='Chase' last='Hancock'] | Wide Receiver Pulaski Academy | 2028</h2>   Week 1 stat line: 6 rec, 75 yards, 1 TD   [player_tooltip player_id='256895' first='Chase' last='Hancock'] (5-9, 150) is poised to be a highly sought-after recruit, thanks to his well-rounded skill set and versatility as a wide receiver. He showcases a quick release, impressive acceleration, and precise footwork off the line, allowing him to close space rapidly. His agility and quickness make him effective against press-man coverage, as he can attack the defender's shoulder and create separation. With exceptional fluidity and start/stop ability, Hancock consistently challenges man-coverage defenders. As a vertical threat, he leverages his speed and foot quickness to stretch the field. His strong hands, hand-eye coordination, and body control enable him to adjust mid-route and secure contested catches. His ability to separate over the top or off breaks is further enhanced by his balance, change of direction, and burst, making him a dynamic play-maker.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1136552' first='Braylyn' last='Brown'] | ATH | Joe T. Robinson | 2028</h2>   Week 1 stat line:   Off: 4 rec, 1 TD   Def: 1 INT (returned for a TD) and 6 tackles   [player_tooltip player_id='1136552' first='Braylyn' last='Brown'] (6-0, 165) is a dynamic wide receiver who excels with a solid release, showcasing impressive foot quickness and burst that allows him to reach the stem of his route rapidly. Brown's ability to create separation off his breaks is notable, thanks to his strong change of direction, lateral agility, balance, and acceleration out of the break. His breakaway speed further enhances his play-making ability, making him a significant threat after the catch.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1416991' first='Chaysen' last='Gordon'] | ATH | Dumas | 2029</h2>   Week 1 stat line: 250 all-purpose yards, 3 TDs   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1353999' first='Tyce' last='Fletcher'] | Quarterback | Cabot | 2028</h2>   Week 1 stat line 10/11, 203 passing yards, 3 TDs   [player_tooltip player_id='1353999' first='Tyce' last='Fletcher'] (6-1, 170) exhibits solid footwork in the pocket with great arm strength, delivering the ball with impressive velocity and power, thanks to his ability to step into his throws with good lower body strength. He excels at fitting the ball into tight windows while also demonstrating the touch to layer passes over defenders. His ball placement is precise, and he shows strong anticipation in leading his receivers across all levels of the field.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1026808' first='Jamir' last='Lee'] | ATH | North Little Rock | 2028</h2>   Week 1 stat line:   Off: 3 rec, 100-plus yards   Def: 1 INT   [player_tooltip player_id='1026808' first='Jamir' last='Lee'] possesses impressive length for his age, along with good speed and athleticism as a wide receiver. Regardless of his positioning in the formation Lee demonstrates a quick release thanks to his acceleration and foot quickness, which allows him to cover ground rapidly. He excels at creating separation off his breaks, utilizing his change of direction, lateral agility, balance, and burst. Lee's ability to high-point the football is notable, displaying strong hand-eye coordination, ball-tracking skills, and body control. His strong hands and balance enable him to secure catches in contested situations and adjust mid-route when necessary.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1261673' first='Kendall' last='Johnson'] | ATH | Batesville | 2029</h2>   Week 1 stat line:   Off: 2 total TDs   Def: 1 INT   [player_tooltip player_id='1261673' first='Kendall' last='Johnson'] (6-3, 155) has a long, athletic build with multi-sport success. Besides football, Johnson finds high levels of success in basketball and track, he has also took to the baseball diamond this past spring. This athletic 2029 brings an innate amount of patience, a high IQ from both his position at receiver and defensive back, and an incredible amount of athleticism. His closing abilities and reaction speed provide him ample amount of time to close windows quickly for quarterbacks and even come away with INTs. To begin the early season he has pulled down 2 INTs in the first 2 games while being the go-to receiver on the offensive side of the ball.

Week 1 brought some incredible action across the state both on Thursday and Friday night, below are just a few players who stuffed the stat sheet in their games on the Thursday night circuit.