Week Four Predictions, Prospects to Watch and X-Factors

<p>Week four is here! In these weekly reports, we will predict a game in every classification. We will highlight multiple prospects to watch. We will also identify a couple of X-Factors that players could utilize to bring their team over the top.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Predictions:</h2>   <p>7A: Little Rock Christian over Cabot</p>   <p>6A: Marion over Sylvan Hills</p>   <p>5A: Farmington over Pea Ridge</p>   <p>4A: Gosnell over Highland</p>   <p>3A: Cutter Morning Star over Perryville</p>   <p>2A: Dumas over Lake Village</p>   <p><strong><em>Edwards 2025 Record: </em></strong>16-8</p>   <p><em>Week Three Result: 3-3</em></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prospects to Watch:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1903978' first='Beau' last='Barnes'] plays both sides of the ball at defensive end and tight end. He displays solid burst off the snap, hand placement to create leverage, and shed to make plays at the LOS. Barnes can work down the line and pressure the quarterback with his quickness. </p>   <p>Note - 4.1 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Beau_Barnes8/status/1968121655189709127 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1903984' first='Eli' last='Cash'] had a breakout performance recently, carrying the football nine times for 144 yards and one touchdown. He was the player of the week and broke the school record with a 99-yard touchdown run. Cash hits the running lane with a solid burst and post-snap vision. Keep an eye on him.</p>   <p>Note - 4.0 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/12_Eli_Cash_12/status/1964477152667324535 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1610577' first='Amari' last='Davis'] is a running back prospect who I expect to rise in our rankings post-season. He recently received an offer from Culver-Stockton. He's a reliable, rotational running back who can compete on all three downs. Davis is a patient runner with solid footwork and lateral quickness to navigate through traffic. </p>   <p>Note - 3.5 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Iknowmari2/status/1969873716717744554 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">X-Factors:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='702192' first='Christopher' last='Byrd'] is a physical and athletic linebacker. <strong><em>His </em></strong><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><em><strong>X-factor is his sideline-to-sideline motor.</strong></em> He'll need to use it to put pressure on a dual-threat quarterback and slow down Sylvan Hills'</span> confident offense. Byrd recently received an offer from East Central. </p>   <p>Note - 3.8 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ChrisByrdJr_/status/1969834895133278402 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='497411' first='Carson' last='Hayter'], the Harding commit<span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px">, is an underrated running back in Arkansas.<em><strong> His X-factor</strong></em></span><strong><em> is his post-snap vision.</em></strong> His ability to read the flow and locate running lanes quickly is impressive. He'll be the key in Springdale's victory against Rogers Heritage this week. </p>   <p>Note - Multi-Position Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Carson_Hayter9/status/1965426128669343925 </div></figure>

Week four is here! In these weekly reports, we will predict a game in every classification. We will highlight multiple prospects to watch. We will also identify a couple of X-Factors that players could utilize to bring their team over the top.