Putting in the Work

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Monday after a game is a great time to look back each week at the prospects putting in the work. In this article, we highlight several prospects who had no trouble showcasing their talents on Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1594139' first='Brady' last='Richards']-Wide Receiver-Farmington-6'1” 180-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1594139' first='Brady' last='Richards'] got the season off to a great start with his performance against Edmond North last Friday. Richards had no problem consistently creating separation from opposing defensive backs all night. He hauled in 13 receptions for 199 yards and two touchdowns against Edmond North. Richards is setting the stage for a big with the Cardinals this season. He is a player to watch on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Enoch Assan-Running Back-Greenbrier-5'9” 190-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, Enoch Assan has done an excellent job of showcasing talents each Friday night. Last Friday, was not any different for Assan. Assan exploded for 313 yards on the ground against Warren. He accounted for 61 yards through the air and seven total touchdowns. He is setting the stage for a huge season this season. Keep an eye on Assan this Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1525124' first='Caden' last='Whitaker']-Running Back-Arkadelphia-6'3” 182-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1525124' first='Caden' last='Whitaker'] is a versatile running back who can be effective in both the passing and rushing attacks for Arkadelphia. He is able to bounce off of opposing defenders and cause them to miss tackles. Whitaker has the speed to get into the open field. He can carry the ball between the tackles or run down the sideline. Whitaker accounted for over 100 yards and one touchdown last Friday. He is a player to keep an eye on when the Badgers travel to Hot Springs this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1195586' first='William' last='Gaines']-Linebacker-Searcy-5'11” 210-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last season, Gaines emerged on to the scene and recorded double digit tackling performances throughout the season. He reads the play well and puts himself in a position to bring down the ball carrier. Gaines started off the season in impressive fashion on Friday night. He racked up 10 tackles, one for tackle for loss, and half a sack. He is a linebacker with the potential for another strong season this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442007' first='Kaleb' last='Johnson']-Running Back-Fayetteville-5'7” 176-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='442007' first='Kaleb' last='Johnson'] opened plenty of eyes with his performance against Cabot last week. He had no trouble finding the rushing lanes against the Panthers. Johnson excels at making opposing defenders miss tackles. Johnson had 12 carries for 123 yards and three touchdowns against Cabot. He is a running back to watch out for throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->