Prime Time Players Week 9

We are a little under two weeks from the postseason beginning in the Natural State. Senior nights are occurring, and players are doing an excellent job of producing each Friday night. However, week nine was another busy week in the state of Arkansas and here are several prospects that lit up the Friday night skies this week.   [player_tooltip player_id='202575' first='Kane' last='Archer']-Quarterback-Greenwood-6'1” 195-Pounds-2026   Few teams have faced adversity the way the Greenwood Bulldogs this week. [player_tooltip player_id='202575' first='Kane' last='Archer'] had a tremendous game this week. The Greenwood signal caller was 18 of 22 for 365 yards and 8 touchdowns all in the first half. Archer was able to add 52 yards on the ground this week. Archer is a player to keep an eye on as the playoffs approach.   [player_tooltip player_id='211161' first='Brenton' last='Brasfield']-Athlete-Beebe-6'0” 190-Pounds-2025   Over the past few years, Brasfield has lit up the opposing team on both sides of the ball for the Badgers. He has the ability to terrorize opposing wide receivers in the secondary. Brasfield picked off 3 passes and returned 2 for touchdowns. Meanwhile, he had a receiving touchdown on the offensive side of the ball. Brasfield is a prospect that has the potential to open plenty of eyes at the next level.   [player_tooltip player_id='1194202' first='Korri' last='Graham']-Running Back-DeWitt-5'10” 175-Pounds-2026   The DeWitt running back had a massive night on Friday. Graham was all over the field this week. He had 18 carries for 159 yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground. However, Graham was not finished producing. He caught a pass for a 29-yard touchdown. He had an onside kick return of 50 yards on special teams for a touchdown. To close out the night he was 2 of 2 on the night for 30 yards on the night. Graham is a player to watch out for over the next few seasons.   [player_tooltip player_id='1548663' first='Connor' last='Reed']-Defensive Line-Prairie Grove-6'2” 260-Pounds-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='1548663' first='Connor' last='Reed'] is a versatile player with the ability to play on both sides of the ball for the Prairie Grove Tigers. Reed had a big night on the defensive side of the ball on Friday against Gentry. He racked up 16 tackles on the night for Prairie Grove. Meanwhile, he was also able to force a fumble and disrupt the offensive backfield. Reed is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for the Tigers.   [player_tooltip player_id='250016' first='Owen' last='Miller']-Quarterback-Harding Academy-6'1” 185-Pounds-2025   Over the past few years, [player_tooltip player_id='250016' first='Owen' last='Miller'] has been one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the Natural State. Miller is a signal caller that can pick opposing secondaries apart. On Friday, Miller threw for 325 yards on 24 of 31 passes. Miller accounted for 6 total touchdowns on the night. He is a quarterback that can hurt opposing defenses with his mobility, and he rushed for 75 yards as well on Friday night.   [player_tooltip player_id='1399393' first='Shawn' last='Swinson']-Wide Receiver-West Fork-6'0” 165-Pounds-2026   The West Fork wide receiver has opened plenty of eyes this season for West Fork. Swinson had an excellent game on Friday night. He had the opportunity to display his versatility with a 50-yard punt return for a touchdown. Swinson hauled in 2 touchdown passes and racked up 3 receptions for 65 yards. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball he had an interception and 2 pass break ups. He is a player to watch over the next couple of seasons for West Fork.   [player_tooltip player_id='1283877' first='Enoch' last='Assan']-Running Back-Greenbrier-5'7” 185-Pounds-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='1283877' first='Enoch' last='Assan'] has had a fantastic season for Greenbrier this season. He excels at making opposing defenders miss tackles. Assan broke the single-season rushing record for Greenbrier on Friday night. He had another huge night this week from a rushing perspective. Assan had 26 carries for 220 yards and 3 touchdowns. He is a player to watch out for over the next few months. Assan has the potential to open plenty of eyes from a recruiting perspective the next few months.   [player_tooltip player_id='283397' first='William' last='Svoboda']-Tight End-Pulaski Academy-6'3” 200-Pounds-2026   Svoboda is a prospect that has had a breakout season for the Bruins this season. He has a knack for creating separation from opposing defenders. Svoboda has been able to consistently get open and make plays for his quarterbacks this season. On Friday, Svoboda hauled in 5 receptions for 173 yards and 2 touchdowns on the night for the Bruins. He is a player to watch out for in the playoffs.   [player_tooltip player_id='1301890' first='William' last='Gaines']-Linebacker-Searcy-5'11” 200-Pounds-2027   [player_tooltip player_id='1301890' first='William' last='Gaines'] is a linebacker that has a bright future for the Searcy Lions. Gaines does a great job of reading the play and putting himself in a position to make the tackle. On Friday, Gaines racked up 10 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss. Gaines is a prospect to watch out for over the next few seasons for the Lions. He knows where he needs to be on the field and uses his speed to get there.   [player_tooltip player_id='1155131' first='TJ' last='Hodges']-Running Back-Marked Tree-6'1” 175-Pounds-2026   The Marked Tree running back continues to open plenty of eyes from a recruiting perspective. Hodges does an excellent job of finding the rushing lanes. On Friday night, Hodges carried the ball 16 times for 174 yards and 2 touchdowns on the night. He displayed his impressive ability as a receiver and caught 3 passes for 42 yards. He is a major target to watch out for over the next few years for Marked Tree.   [player_tooltip player_id='191634' first='Grant' last='Karnes']-Wide Receiver-Greenwood-6'0” 195-Pounds-2025   [player_tooltip player_id='191634' first='Grant' last='Karnes'] had a big night for the Greenwood Bulldogs on Friday. He started the game with a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and just kept the momentum rolling. Karnes hauled in 10 receptions for 158 yards and 1 touchdown. The combination of his route running and speed was difficult for the Southside Mavericks to contend with. He is a player to watch out for in the playoffs.   [player_tooltip player_id='595769' first='Braden' last='Nash']-Running Back-Bentonville West-5'11” 170-Pounds-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='595769' first='Braden' last='Nash'] is one of the most versatile running backs in the class of 2026. He is a player that can line up all over the field for Bentonville West. Nash made the most of his 9 carries on Friday night. He rushed for 136 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Wolverines. He tacked on 2 receptions for 88 yards and 1 touchdown. Nash is a player to watch out for over the next year for the Wolverines.

We are a little under two weeks from the postseason beginning in the Natural State. Senior nights are occurring, and players are doing an excellent job of producing each Friday night. However, week nine was another busy week in the state of Arkansas and here are several prospects that lit up the Friday night skies this week.