Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High school football season in the Natural State has started up. However, recruiting news is not slowing down one bit. In this article, we will catch up on players who are making recruiting headlines this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='384054' first='Cole' last='Witherington']-Athlete-Bauxite-6'1” 197-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='384054' first='Cole' last='Witherington'] is a versatile prospect for Bauxite. He has the ability to play all over the field and does so at multiple positions. Witherington uses his crisp route running to his advantage to create separation from opposing defensive backs. He is difficult to bring down in the open field and has no problem making defenders miss tackles. Witherington has earned game day invitations from McPherson College, Kentucky Christian, and an invite from Culver Stockton. He is a player to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='441618' first='Jeremiah' last='Dent']-Running Back-Marion-6'0” 200-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, [player_tooltip player_id='441618' first='Jeremiah' last='Dent'] has opened plenty of eyes throughout the season as well as in performance camps. He identifies rushing lanes quickly and explodes through the hole. Dent makes opposing defenders miss tackles with ease. Dent has the speed to turn a short gain into an explosive gain. Earlier in the week, Dent earned a scholarship offer from the Rice Owls. He is a player to watch out for throughout the 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1474526' first='Dadrien' last='Love']-Running Back-Marion-5'7” 160-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1474526' first='Dadrien' last='Love'] is a patient running back who allows his blockers to create rushing lanes before exploding through the hole. He is a back who can carry the ball between the tackles or cut the run down the sideline. Love is not having trouble opening eyes to start the 2025 season. Love earned a game invitation to attend a game in West Point this season. Love is a player to watch over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='479026' first='Barrett' last='Miller']-Athlete-Mountain Home-5'10” 196-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='479026' first='Barrett' last='Miller'] is a prospect who plays all over the field for the Bombers. He has seen playing time at the running back as well as the wide receiver position. Miller has the potential for a big 2025 season for Mountain Home. Miller earned a scholarship offer from Harding University. I expect a big season from Miller this season for the Bombers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1244451' first='Hank' last='Hendrix']-Quarterback-Fayetteville-6'3” 175-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fayetteville quarterback opened the season in impressive fashion against Cabot. He throws into tight coverage with ease and is able to fit the ball into some tight windows. Last week, he threw for 400 yards and is off to a strong start to the 2025 season. Earlier in the week, he earned a scholarship offer from Syracuse. He is a player to watch out for throughout the 2025 football season for Fayetteville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->