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<p>The second week of the high school football season is in the books in the Natural State. On Saturdays, we take a look back at several players who lit up the Friday night skies during week two. Here are several players who had outstanding performances this week.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1885441' first='Kayden' last='Job']-Tight End-Lincoln-6'3” 245-Pounds-2026</strong></p>
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<p>The Lincoln senior has flown under the radar for the Wolves the past few years. He has had a great career for the Wolves and he displayed what he could do on both sides of the ball against West Fork on Friday. Job was on the receiving end of two touchdowns. Meanwhile, he had a 73-yard interception return for a touchdown on the defensive side of the ball. Job is a player to watch as the season progresses.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1678986' first='Carson' last='Jackson']-Running Back-Lake Hamilton-6'0” 165-Pounds-2026</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1678986' first='Carson' last='Jackson'] is off to a torrid start to the 2025 football season. Jackson was explosive all over the field for the Wolves on Friday. Jackson had nine carries for 61 yards, six receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown, one punt return for 94 yards and a touchdown, and two kickoff returns for 38 yards. Jackson had a massive night for Lake Hamilton, and he is a player to watch out for throughout the 2025 season.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247596' first='Kayden' last='Hickman']-Linebacker-Searcy-5'11” 205-Pounds-2027</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1247596' first='Kayden' last='Hickman'] is another talented linebacker that the Searcy Lions seem to produce each season. Hickman had an impressive performance against Harrison. Hickman lived in the offensive backfield this week. He racked up 13 tackles, three tackles for loss, and had four quarterback hurries. Hickman is a linebacker to watch out for over the next few years with Searcy. He has the potential to make plenty of big plays on the defensive side of the ball.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1283002' first='Austin' last='Riggs']-Wide Receiver-Van Buren-6'0” 191-Pounds-2026</strong></p>
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<p>The Van Buren wide receiver continues to open plenty of eyes this season for the Pointers. Riggs does a great job of using his sharp route running to create separation in the passing game. Against Greenbrier, Riggs hauled in 10 receptions for 115 yards and one touchdown. He continues to make big receptions at key moments and put up big numbers in the process.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1734280' first='Elijah' last='Sugg']-Running Back-Prairie Grove-6'2” 205-Pounds-2026</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734280' first='Elijah' last='Sugg'] had an impressive game against the Farmington Cardinals this week. Sugg is a runner who can punish opposing defenders with his ability to finish runs. On Friday night, Sugg had 24 carries for 224 yards and three touchdowns. Sugg is the type of running back who gets stronger as the contest progresses. The Prairie Grove running back is a prospect to watch out this season.</p>
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<p><strong>Derious Glover-Defensive Back-Maumelle-5'10” 160-Pounds-2028</strong></p>
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<p>The Maumelle Hornets have plenty of talented prospects on both sides of the ball. On Friday night, Glover was all over the field against the Vilonia Eagles. He uses his speed well and does a great job of sticking with the opposing wide receivers. Glover had a pick six, three pass break ups and five tackles on the night. Glover is a prospect to watch out for over the next few years for Maumelle.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1170858' first='Judah' last='Zion Summers']-Quarterback-Bryant-5'10” 160-Pounds-2029</strong></p>
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<p>Summers had a strong summer on the camp circuit and has not slowed down one bit as the fall season has started. Summers controls the pocket well and knows when to get rid of the football. He is able to fit the ball into tight coverages. Meanwhile, he knows when to escape the pocket. Summers uses his legs to extend the drive. Against North Little Rock this week, Summers had four touchdowns on the night. He is a player to watch out for with the Hornets over the next few years.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='594778' first='Slade' last='Norwood']-Quarterback-Farmington-6'2” 180-Pounds-2027</strong></p>
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<p>The Farmington-Prairie Grove game is always a hard-fought battle. Norwood was accurate with the football throughout the night. As the game came to a close, Norwood led the Cardinals down the field and scored the winning touchdown as time was running off of the clock. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next two years for the Cardinals.</p>
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The second week of the high school football season is in the books in the Natural State. On Saturdays, we take a look back at several players who lit up the Friday night skies during week two. Here are several players who had outstanding performances this week.
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