W1 Game Preview: Maumelle vs Little Rock Parkview

We will be attending one of the most anticipated games of the year this week in the natural state. Both schools are coming off victories in week zero. Maumelle beat Sylvan Hills 36-0, while Little Rock Parkview traveled to Melissa, Texas, and won 27-20. The state of Arkansas views both programs as state title contenders, which could be a preview of what to see in December.   This game is shaping up to be a great matchup between two state title contenders. Both teams have high-caliber prospects, including DL [player_tooltip player_id='413517' first='Anthony' last='Kennedy'] (4-Star), WR [player_tooltip player_id='1158063' first='Josiah' last='Warrior-Benson'] (3-Star), OL [player_tooltip player_id='212209' first='Jahlon' last='Harris'], WR [player_tooltip player_id='322829' first='Jackson' last='Hampton'], ATH [player_tooltip player_id='309401' first='Jacob' last='Henry'] and more for the Hornets, and 4-Star DB and Oklahoma Commit [player_tooltip player_id='236139' first='Omarion' last='Robinson'], 3-Star RB and Arkansas Commit [player_tooltip player_id='865679' first='Cameron' last='Settles'], and 3-Star RB and Kansas State Commit [player_tooltip player_id='188134' first='Monterrio' last='Elston Jr.'], 3-Star QB and Arkansas Commit [player_tooltip player_id='283398' first='Quentin' last='Murphy'], 4-Star LB [player_tooltip player_id='1195384' first='Jakore' last='Smith'] and more for the Patriots.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Maumelle's Key Prospect:</h2>    [player_tooltip player_id='413517' first='Anthony' last='Kennedy'] will play a crucial part for the Hornets on Friday night. He will need to penetrate and create pressure in the trenches to slow down this Patriots' running game. Kennedy is a versatile prospect due to his ability to play in the 1-5 tech range. He explodes off the line of scrimmage with good foot quickness, pad level, and hand placement to drive the OL back into the pocket, putting pressure within. He is good vs. base and reach blocks due to his foot quickness, lateral agility, and use of hands to disengage quickly and make a play. He showcases good football IQ, especially being able to contain the edge really well. He's an interior force and an outside mechanism. He racked up 2 sacks, 3 TFLs, and 5 tackles in W0.   Offer List: Arkansas, Auburn, Alcorn State, Florida, Georgia, Kansas State, Michigan, Miami, Missouri, Oklahoma State, SMU, Texas, TCU, Tennessee, Texas A&M, UNLV, USC & UTSA   Note – Multi-Sport Athlete   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Anthonydk2026/status/1830073818506748345 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Little Rock Parkview's Key Prospect:</h2>    With the main focus of possibly stopping Settles and Elston Jr., [player_tooltip player_id='283398' first='Quentin' last='Murphy'] must dominate early and get in a rhythm in both the running and passing game, taking off the pressure for his star running backs. Murphy showcases very good athleticism due to very good foot speed, foot quickness, balance, good lateral agility, and COD, as he consistently hurts you with his legs. He displays comfortability and good mobility inside and outside the pocket, demonstrating poise and his ability to keep his eyes downfield. He also demonstrates good ball placement across the short and intermediate levels of the field.   COMMITMENT: Arkansas (Committed – 06/01/2024)   Offer List: Arkansas, Alabama, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Georgia, Jackson State, Louisville, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Tennessee, Utah & Wisconsin.   Note – 3 Star   <a href="https://twitter.com/QuentinMurphy_/status/1817577156131889394">https://twitter.com/QuentinMurphy_/status/1817577156131889394</a>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players to Watch:</h2>    [player_tooltip player_id='855568' first='Tari' last='Ransom Jr']. racked in 1 INT, 2TFLs, and 4 tackles in their W0 win. Ransom is a ball hawk known for his athleticism and ability to cover the entire field and play multiple positions throughout the secondary. Ransom plays sideline-to-sideline with good angles. HE displays good read and react abilities, breaking on the ball effectively at the catch point to force a PBU. He plays aggressively and physically, demonstrating a strong sense of both man and zone coverage and the ability to change direction and lateral agility for smooth transitions, showcasing his fluidity. His open-field tackling is solid, marked by good awareness and angles.   Offer List: None ATM   Note – 3.2 GPA   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RansomJr5/status/1830163427458752796 </div></figure>     [player_tooltip player_id='186548' first='Landon' last='Canady'] made a huge impact in the trenches last week, resulting in 1 sack, 6 TFLs, and 7 tackles. Canady will need to continue this type of dominance Friday night as he showcases a mixture of raw strength, speed, and athleticism in the trenches. He displays good hand placement, timing, foot quickness, and good lower body strength to bull rush. Dominates base and down blocks due to good processing skills to diagnose blocks with good pad level, reaction, hand placement, and timing to extend and lift or drive the OL due to his ability to attack the shoulder, controlling and reading with solid upfield burst while disengaging. His upper and lower body power with active feet makes him a force in the trenches. He is another talented, high-caliber prospect to watch.   Offer List: Alcorn State, Arkansas State, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Central Arkansas, Grambling State, Jackson State, Mississippi Valley State, Murray State, North Alabama, Southeast Missouri State & UT Martin.   Note – 3.2 GPA   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LandonCanady1/status/1814073357576360329 </div></figure>     [player_tooltip player_id='1195384' first='Jakore' last='Smith'] will need to continue to play sideline-to-sideline against an athletic offense. Smith is an athletic linebacker with very good speed and good football IQ. Some might see him as an Isaiah Simmons or Kyle Hamilton style where he could play safety and linebacker at the next level. He displays very good read and react ability, attacking downhill instantly vs. the running game while staying square with good pad level, angles, and UOH to shed blocks and make a play. Demonstrates the physicalness and speed to shoot gaps and make a play in the backfield. Good feel in zone and man coverage, keying the quarterbacks' eyes and reacting off the throw. Good change of direction and lateral agility allow him to transition through assignments and stay on his man. Impressive open-field tackler with good technique.   Offer List: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Kansas State, Memphis, Mississippi State, Missouri, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Tennessee & UCF   Note – 3.5 GPA / 4 Star   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jakoresmithh/status/1829552414275584318 </div></figure>     [player_tooltip player_id='180373' first='Jace' last='White'] is among the few to transfer to Little Rock Parkview as he brings his YAC threat ability. Good COD, lateral agility, and burst to get upfield post-catch. White displays good acceleration off the line of scrimmage, immediately creating separation over the top or at his breaks. He has good fluidity, COD, body control, and burst to create that separation at his breaks. Good route runner, demonstrating strong hands and good hand-eye coordination throughout the contest. Versatile prospect as he can line up at X, Z, or inside at the slot.   Offer List: Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Alcorn State, Morehouse, North Alabama, Southeast Missouri State, UT Martin & Warner   Note – Multi Position Athlete   <a href="https://twitter.com/Jace1white/status/1827359944632389844">https://twitter.com/Jace1white/status/1827359944632389844</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1422735' first='Jaiden' last='Gabriel'] is another versatile prospect who can dominate out wide on the offensive side of the ball or within the secondary. He racked in 10 tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 reception for 12 yards last week. Defensively, he plays with a sideline-to-sideline motor, displaying good angles and physicality at the point of attack. Doesn't allow much room for separation off breaks due to solid read and reaction, COD, and burst. He reads the quarterback's eyes and showcases good football IQ in the zone. He can create yards after catch at wide receiver due to good COD, lateral agility, and burst to get upfield.   Offer List: Arkansas Baptist   Note - Multi Position Athlete   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jaidenngabriel1/status/1830257207109382233 </div></figure>     [player_tooltip player_id='865679' first='Cameron' last='Settles'] and his teammate Elston Jr. are expected to play a big role on Friday night. Settles is a physical north and south runner with good athleticism due to good acceleration, foot speed, foot quickness, balance, explosiveness, good lateral agility, and COD. He displays a physical downhill running style with a good post-snap vision to read first-level defenders to locate the running lane. Settles has the ability to make multiple cuts due to his good change of direction, lateral agility, burst, and vision to locate an opening backside or play side. He consistently breaks tackles with good contact balance, leg drive, and active feet to create yards after contact in the first and second levels.   Offer List: Arkansas (Committed 08/03/2024), Arkansas State, Austin Peay, Cornell, Coastal Carolina, Dartmouth, Lafayette College, Louisiana Tech, Memphis, Missouri, Oregon State, SMU, Tulsa, UL Monroe & Yale.   Note – Arkansas Commit   <a href="https://twitter.com/settles_cameron/status/1820157384360382757">https://twitter.com/settles_cameron/status/1820157384360382757</a>

We will be attending one of the most anticipated games of the year this week in the natural state. Both schools are coming off victories in week zero. Maumelle beat Sylvan Hills 36-0, while Little Rock Parkview traveled to Melissa, Texas, and won 27-20. The state of Arkansas views both programs as state title contenders, which could be a preview of what to see in December.