Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The last of the regular season is upon us in the Natural State. As we approach the state playoffs, recruiting news is not slowing down one bit. In this article, we will highlight several prospects&nbsp;making recruiting headlines this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1261704' first='Jermaine' last='Penny']-Defensive Back-Little Rock Parkview-5'10” 165-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1261704' first='Jermaine' last='Penny'] is a cornerback that is not afraid to get physical with opposing wide receivers. He does a great job diagnosing the play. Penny makes plays on the ball and will completely disrupt the passing game. Penny has the ability to separate the ball from the ball carrier. Earlier in the week, Penny earned a scholarship offer from Henderson State earlier in the week. He is a player to watch out for as the season winds down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1199802' first='Dabin' last='Gaines']-Quarterback-Greenwood-5'8” 165-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greenwood Bulldogs are always strong at the quarterback position. [player_tooltip player_id='1199802' first='Dabin' last='Gaines'] reads the opposing secondary well. He has the arm strength to stretch the field vertically. Gaines has a good sense of when the pocket is breaking down. He is a signal caller with a bright future&nbsp;and&nbsp;a player to watch out for over the next few seasons. Earlier in the week, Gaines earned an invitation to the Texas A&amp;M-Commerce camp. Gaines is a player to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403107' first='Aaron' last='Austin III']-Defensive Back-Bryant-5'11” 160-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='403107' first='Aaron' last='Austin III'] is a defensive back that has no trouble playing the ball while it is in the air. He is able to separate the ball from the ball carrier. Austin III has the quickness to cause problems for the opposing wide receivers. He reads the play well and puts himself in a&nbsp;position to make a play on the ball. The last weekend in October, Austin III had the opportunity to visit the University of Arkansas. He is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for the Hornets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1152116' first='Owen' last='McLaughlin']-Running Back-Southside-5'8” 180-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most dynamic running backs this season has been [player_tooltip player_id='1152116' first='Owen' last='McLaughlin']. McLaughlin is a patient running back that allows his blockers to create rushing lanes before exploding through the hole. He has the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. Meanwhile, he has the speed to get to the second level in the blink of an eye. McLaughlin will be paying a visit to North Texas this upcoming weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='619674' first='Tyler' last='Galloway']-Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy- 159-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pulaski Academy always has talented wide receivers coming down the pipeline. [player_tooltip player_id='619674' first='Tyler' last='Galloway'] fits that description perfectly. Galloway excels at running crisp routes. He is able to create separation from opposing defensive backs using his route running. Galloway had the opportunity to visit Central Arkansas over the weekend. Galloway is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for the Bruins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->