Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second week of the high school football season is in the books in the Natural State. However, recruiting news does not stop at any point in the year. Here is some recruiting news and notes to catch up on from this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1743139' first='Noah' last='Barnes']-Quarterback-Prairie Grove-5'9” 140-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2029 is starting to hit the recruiting trail at this point in the season. Prairie Grove quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1743139' first='Noah' last='Barnes'] is a prospect to watch out for over the next few years. Barnes is an accurate passer who has performed well at numerous Top Gun events over the past few months. Over the weekend, Barnes had the opportunity to go on a visit to Auburn University. Barnes is a prospect at the quarterback position to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tylan Florey-Linebacker-Valley View-6'3” 205-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ty Florey is another versatile Valley View prospect to watch out for at the linebacker spot as well as the tight end position. On the defensive side of the ball, he does a great job of reading the play. He puts himself in a position to bring down the ball carrier and sheds blocks quickly. Florey has the speed to drop back into pass coverage and defend against the pass. Florey spent the weekend visiting the Purdue campus. He is another prospect with a bright future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1353127' first='Chase' last='Trimble']-Offensive Line-Bryant-6'2” 284-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1353127' first='Chase' last='Trimble'] has been a consistent, talented prospect on the offensive line for Bryant the past few years. He has not slowed down one bit this season for the Hornets. Trimble gets out of the stance quickly and uses his hands well to re-direct the opposing rusher. Trimble has a good mix of speed and power in both the run and pass blocking. Earlier in the week, Trimble earned a scholarship offer from Rhodes College. Trimble is a player to watch out for as the season heats up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687195' first='Brady' last='Poe']-Offensive Line-Cabot-6'4” 271-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2027 is shaping up to be a talented class on both sides of the ball. Poe is extremely quick out of the stance and will surprise you with his power. Poe is a prospect who does well in pass blocking as well as the run blocking. Poe was invited to attend the Arkansas State game against Iowa State. Poe is a prospect to watch out with Cabot over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1363705' first='Sam' last='Boozer']-Long Snapper-Little Rock Catholic-6'4” 228-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1363705' first='Sam' last='Boozer'] has earned the reputation as being one of best long snappers in the state of Arkansas. He is extremely consistent with his snaps concerning both punts as well as field goal attempts. Boozer is a player to watch out for over the next few months with the Rockets. Boozer spent the weekend visiting Arkansas State University. Boozer is a player to watch, and he is going to be a great pick-up for any team that signs him this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->