2024 Arkansas 6A State Championship Greenwood vs Shiloh Christian

Our state championship preview results in a conference rival matchup and a rematch from early 2024, in which Greenwood defeated Shiloh Christian 28-17. Greenwood defeated Mountain Home in the state semi-finals with a score of 42-0. Meanwhile, Shiloh Christian secured a close victory against Benton, winning 42-35. The Greenwood Bulldogs have an undefeated record of 12-0, while Shiloh Christian has a record of 9-3. Here are five players to watch in the state championship match.    [player_tooltip player_id='1340834' first='Maddox' last='Welborn'] aims to protect his young quarterback, [player_tooltip player_id='915712' first='Cole' last='Creighton'], from an experienced pass rush. He displays good initial quickness off the line of scrimmage along with good footwork. Welborn demonstrates effective hand placement and strength, using well-timed, powerful punches to disrupt defenders and create space. He can drive defenders back or displace them, opening up opportunities for the running game. His quickness enables him to execute effective reach and zone blocks, consistently overpowering opponents. In pass protection, he maintains a strong anchor and shows good lower body control and core strength. He also demonstrates effective hand placement and awareness of potential stunts. Additionally, Welborn exhibits good lateral agility, balance, bend, and footwork when mirroring pass rushers.   Note – 4.0 GPA / 28 ACT   X:<a href="https://x.com/MaddoxWelborn"> https://x.com/MaddoxWelborn</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1361755' first='Zane' last='Sluyter'] and his teammate, [player_tooltip player_id='850575' first='Dalton' last='Carnes'], aim to create quick opportunities for the passing game. Sluyter has a solid release, which is enhanced by his quick footwork, acceleration, and ability to bend, allowing him to cover ground rapidly and get behind defenders. He is a smooth route runner with no wasted motion, demonstrating his capacity to create separation off breaks due to his agility, change of direction, and burst. This quality provides his quarterback with a quicker window to deliver the ball. Sluyter also possesses good contortion ability, enabling him to adjust mid-route and high-point the football due to his good hand-eye coordination, catch radius, and balance. He consistently wins contested catches at all levels and across the field.   Note – 4.1 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/ZaneSluyter3">https://x.com/ZaneSluyter3</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='221259' first='Cash' last='Archer'] looks to apply pressure early in the game to disrupt the young quarterback. He showcases good athletic ability, explosion, and awareness of edge containment, effectively forcing plays into traffic. He has a good upfield burst off the line of scrimmage and the ability to pursue from the backside in run situations, demonstrating a very good motor that allows him to cover the field sideline to sideline. Archer displays good bend, quick footwork, proper hand placement, hand strength, and lower body power, all of which help him gain leverage to read, shed, and defeat his opponents, leading to consistent plays in the backfield. He also demonstrates strong read-and-react skills as a linebacker, quickly attacking the football. Additionally, he shows good change of direction and lateral agility in coverage.   Offer List: Arkansas State, Louisville, Missouri State, New Mexico State, Ole Miss, Southeast Missouri State, Toledo, UL Monroe & UNLV.   Note – 3-Star   X: <a href="https://x.com/Archer88Cash">https://x.com/Archer88Cash</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1322367' first='Eddy' last='Castelo'] is focused on increasing pressure and dominating the line of scrimmage. He explodes off the line with a good burst, maintaining good pad level and lower-body strength that allows him to drive offensive linemen back into the backfield and disrupt plays. Castelo demonstrates solid hand placement and awareness, enabling him to quickly shed blockers and make plays both at the line of scrimmage and in the backfield. His relentless motor and ability to pressure the quarterback are impressive, as he consistently creates chaos for opposing quarterbacks.   Note – 3.8 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/EddyCastelo305">https://x.com/EddyCastelo305</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='364854' first='Cody' last='Taylor'] aims to provide his quarterback, [player_tooltip player_id='202575' first='Kane' last='Archer'] with some time to analyze and dissect the opposing defense. He displays good initial quickness off the line of scrimmage with good pad level. Taylor demonstrates good footwork and hand placement, allowing him to establish inside leverage and move defenders out of their gaps using strong lower body power and leg drive. His athleticism enables him to navigate open space and reach the second level to effectively block defenders. Combining speed with raw power, he showcases remarkable core strength. Additionally, Taylor's strong anchor—supported by solid lower body strength, core stability, precise hand placement, and grip strength—allows him to control opposing players effectively.   Offer List: Kentucky, Memphis, New Mexico State, Ole Miss, Toledo, UNLV, UT Martin, Vanderbilt & Virginia Tech   Note – 3 Star   X: <a href="https://x.com/CodyTaylor68">https://x.com/CodyTaylor68</a>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/GdmprMOWwAAMP5e.jpg?w=680" alt="" class="wp-image-1570676" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Arkansas Activities Association</figcaption></figure>

Our state championship preview results in a conference rival matchup and a rematch from early 2024, in which Greenwood defeated Shiloh Christian 28-17. Greenwood defeated Mountain Home in the state semi-finals with a score of 42-0. Meanwhile, Shiloh Christian secured a close victory against Benton, winning 42-35. The Greenwood Bulldogs have an undefeated record of 12-0, while Shiloh Christian has a record of 9-3. Here are five players to watch in the state championship match.