Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The summer months are a busy recruiting time across the country. We have reached the point in the week where it is time to get caught up on recruiting news. Here are several players who have made recruiting headlines this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1682998' first='Carson' last='Rico']-Defensive Back-Elkins-5'10” 150-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Elkins defensive back is a prospect who can play opposing wide receivers aggressively. He has the speed to stick with opposing receivers. Meanwhile, he does a good job of playing the ball while it is in the air. Last week, Rico earned a scholarship offer from Hendrix College. Rico is a prospect with the potential to have a big season for the Elks. He is a player to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1243261' first='Luke' last='Wrublesky']-Wide Receiver-Hot Springs Lakeside-6'0” 195-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1243261' first='Luke' last='Wrublesky'] has a knack for creating separation from opposing defensive backs consistently. He does a great job of hauling in tough receptions. Wrublesky runs crisp routes and uses his route running effectively to create separation from opposing defensive backs. He has the speed needed to stretch the field vertically or work the underneath routes. Last Friday, Wrublesky earned a scholarship offer from Arkansas Tech University. He is a prospect to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1199802' first='Dabin' last='Gaines']-Quarterback-Greenwood-5'9” 162-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1199802' first='Dabin' last='Gaines'] is a quarterback who has started to open eyes over the past few months. Gaines has an accurate arm and fits the football into some tight windows. Meanwhile, he is not afraid to test the opposing secondary with the deep throw. Over the past few weeks, Gaines has earned camp invitations from Princeton and Penn. He is a signal caller to watch out for in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261127' first='Malachi' last='McDonald']-Defensive Line-Bryant-6'0” 290-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='261127' first='Malachi' last='McDonald'] is off to an impressive start to the summer. He is versatile enough to play multiple positions along the defensive front. McDonald uses his power to shed blocks and will surprise opposing offensive linemen with his quickness. He has the ability to pressure the quarterback or help shut down the opponent's rushing attack. McDonald earned a scholarship offer from Saint Mary of the Woods College last week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1283002' first='Austin' last='Riggs']-Wide Receiver-Van Buren-6'0” 191-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Van Buren wide receiver has been on a roll over the past few weeks. Riggs has performed well in camps and made tough receptions in the process. He uses his speed to create separation from opposing defenders and has a knack for hauling in tough receptions. Riggs has earned scholarship offers from Hendrix College and Community Christian College. He is a player to watch out for over the next few months with the Pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->