Benefit Game Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The benefit game week is in the books for teams across the Natural State. In this article, we will highlight a few more prospects who have had strong performances during the course of the week. Here are several players to keep an eye on as we head into the first week of the high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1415596' first='Zadean' last='Wilson']-Linebacker-Marion-6'3” 215-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1415596' first='Zadean' last='Wilson'] is a prospect who opened plenty of eyes during the 2024 football season. Wilson reads the play well and puts himself in a position to bring down the ball carrier. Meanwhile, he has the speed to shed blocks and get into the opposing offensive backfield. In the benefit game action this week, Wilson had 9.5 tackles, three tackles for loss, two pass breakups, and half a sack. Wilson is setting the stage for a big senior season for the Patriots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='256895' first='Chase' last='Hancock']-Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy-5'10” 160-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have had our eyes on [player_tooltip player_id='256895' first='Chase' last='Hancock'] for several years. He is a playmaker at wide receiver. Hancock has no trouble stretching the field on the vertical routes. Meanwhile, he is a prospect who can work the underneath route and showcase his impressive route running. Earlier in the week, Hancock hauled in nine receptions for 143 yards and one touchdown. The Pulaski Academy wide receiver has the potential for a strong 2025 football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1223230' first='Cason' last='Roten']-Edge-Elkins-5'10” 205-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roten has displayed his versatility over the past few months. Roten has shifted from the linebacker spot to the edge position. He has great speed and is extremely disruptive when he gets into the offensive backfield. Roten has learned to shed blocks using a combination of his speed and strength. He lived in the opposing offensive backfield in the benefit contest this week. In action this week, he had three tackles for loss, 3 sacks, two tackles, and eight quarterback pressures. Roten is a player to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1549140' first='Brice' last='Owens']-Quarterback-Har-Ber-6'2” 190-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For folks expecting the Har-Ber Wildcats to struggle this season, you might want to go back and look at how well they performed against Tulsa Union this week. Owens put on display an accurate throwing arm against Union. He did a great job of mixing the run with the pass and helped give the Wildcats a 10-3 victory. Owens is setting the stage for an impressive season for the Wildcats this season. Remember the Wildcats and Owens around playoff time, and do not be surprised to see the Wildcats make some noise this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1734280' first='Elijah' last='Sugg']-Running Back-Prairie Grove-6'2” 205-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734280' first='Elijah' last='Sugg'] has flown under the radar the past few seasons. However, he is a prospect who is ready for a breakout season this season for the Tigers. In action against Clarksville this week, Sugg found the end zone several times and displayed the ability to bounce off of opposing defenders. Sugg was not finished, though. On the defensive side of the ball, he read the play and took a pass to the end zone on a pick six. He is setting the stage for a strong season in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->