Prime Time Players Week 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week one of the high school football season is in the books in the Natural State. We have reached the point in the week where it is time to honor the prime time players for this week. Here are the players who lit up Friday night this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='457238' first='Treyson' last='Reith']-Tight End-Har-Ber-6'3”215-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Against the Farmington Cardinals, Reith consistently created separation, and it was a nightmare for the opposing secondary to contend with. Reith hauled in eight receptions for 198 yards and three touchdowns. Reith has flown under the radar, but this season has the potential to be a breakout season for the Har-Ber Wildcat. Reith is a player to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='424570' first='Trevion' last='Greer']-Athlete-Newport-5'8” 180-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='424570' first='Trevion' last='Greer'] is off to a great start to the season for the Greyhounds. During week 0, he churned out over 200 yards and had a tremendous showing. Greer did not slow down during week one. Greer rushed 19 times for 266 yards and three touchdowns. Greer will be a player to watch out for next week when Newport takes on a tough Salem defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='202575' first='Kane' last='Archer']-Quarterback-Greenwood-6'2” 207-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greenwood signal caller is one of the most accomplished in the state of Arkansas. Archer excels at creating big plays with the ball in his hands. Archer gave Fort Smith Northside plenty of headaches on Friday night with his arm as well as his legs. Archer was 21 of 31 for 285 yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, he rushed seven times for 68 yards and found the end zone five times with his legs. Watch out for Archer for the rest of the season for the Bulldogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1760716' first='Aiden' last='Guthrie']-Edge-Arkansas Christian Academy-6'0” 220-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past two seasons, [player_tooltip player_id='1760716' first='Aiden' last='Guthrie'] has played all over the field for Arkansas Christian Academy. He can line up at the tackle or coming off of the edge. Guthrie had a strong performance on Friday night; he racked up 15 tackles on the night. Guthrie is a prospect to watch out for over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1516821' first='Mario' last='Brownlee']-Linebacker-Arkadelphia-6'0” 208-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1516821' first='Mario' last='Brownlee'] has been one of the most talented linebackers in the state the past two seasons. The Arkadelphia linebacker uses his speed well to shed blocks and bring down the opposing ball carriers. Brownlee had an impressive performance against Hot Springs this week. On the defensive side of the ball, Brownlee had seven tackles and one pass deflected. Meanwhile, on the offensive side of the ball, Brownlee had three carries and amassed 30 yards. He is a player to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1592713' first='Jacoby' last='Hopson']-Athlete-Nashville-5'9” 160-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2028 is beginning to display what they can do on the field. [player_tooltip player_id='1592713' first='Jacoby' last='Hopson'] is a name to keep track of as the season progresses. Against Hope this week, Hopson had an impressive performance. Hopson rushed for 151 yards and found the end zone two times. He has the patience to allow rushing lanes to develop before exploding through the hole. Hopson is a prospect to watch out for the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tre Thompson-Quarterback-Bentonville West-6'1” 190-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tre Thompson and the Wolverines are off to a great start to the season. Bentonville West had a strong performance against the Cabot Panthers this week. Thompson showcased his impressive accuracy, throwing for 356 yards and five touchdowns on 21 of 24 passes. Thompson is a prospect to watch out for throughout the course of his senior season at Bentonville West.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Xavyer Bullard-Running Back-Pocahontas-5'11” 170-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Xavyer Bullard is the kind of running back who has no problem delivering punishment when he runs. He excels at working his way through tackles and bursting into the open field. Bullard put that talent on display against Greene County Tech this week. He rushed 28 times for 230 yards and three touchdowns. Bullard tacked on two receptions for 13 yards on Friday night. He is a player to watch out for the next two years for the Redskins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semaj Morgan-Athlete-Newport-5'9” 160-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Semaj Morgan sees playing time on both sides of the ball for the Greyhounds. Against Batesville, he had a great showing on Friday night. Morgan accounted for 11 tackles and had an interception. Morgan does a great job of reading the play and putting himself in a position to make a play on the ball. Keep an eye on the Greyhounds as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->