Week Two Predictions, Prospects to Watch and X-Factors

<p>Week Two 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: Pulaski Academy over West Monroe (LA)</p>   <p>6A: Sylvan Hills over Russellville</p>   <p>5A: Hot Springs over Alma</p>   <p>4A: Highland over Riverview</p>   <p>3A: Bismarck over Glen Rose</p>   <p>2A: Marked Tree over Gurdon</p>   <p><strong><em>Edwards 2025 Record: </em></strong>8-4</p>   <p><em>Week One Result: 4-2</em></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prospects to Watch:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1880584' first='Ayden' last='Ricks'] is an underrated center in Arkansas. He displays a strong anchor due to solid lower body strength, balance, and hand placement to control. Ricks can diagnose blitzes pre-snap. Keep an eye on him this week. </p>   <p>Note - 3.7 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/Aydenricks69071/status/1964489530049778046 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1361755' first='Zane' last='Sluyter'] is coming off a big-time performance in week one. He racked in ten receptions for 211 yards and one touchdown. He is a smooth route runner with no wasted motion. Sluyter also possesses good contortion ability, enabling him to adjust mid-route and high-point the football due to his good hand-eye coordination, catch radius, and body control. He consistently wins contested catches at all levels across the field.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">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/ZaneSluyter3/status/1964348981984600370 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1565413' first='James' last='Pratt'] is a tough, physical runner. He displays solid contact balance, leg drive and lower body power to break through tackles. Pratt showcases solid post-snap vision, footwork, and the burst necessary to exploit gaps within the interior. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">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/JamesPratt2026/status/1964319094095696109 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">X-Factors:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1318916' first='Rayshun' last='Reed'] has been an explosive playmaker so far this season. <strong><em>His </em></strong><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><em><strong>X-factor is his hands.</strong></em> Reed gives his quarterback an extensive window due to his catch radius and strong hands. He's reliable and consistent. Ree</span>d can stretch defenses vertically with his good foot speed. He can create separation off his breaks due to solid COD, balance, and burst. His catch radius, hand-eye coordination, and body control enable him to high-point the football, adjust mid-route, or win vs. contest.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.0 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/RayshunReed2028/status/1965278507455651851 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1542412' first='Kobe' last='Dotson'] is a running back prospect to add to the recruiting board. <strong><em>His X-factor is his vision. </em></strong>He displays good post-snap vision to read and locate the running lane with a good burst. His good leg drive and contact balance support his ability to break through tackles. Dotson is also a physical, high-motor player on the defensive side of the ball. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">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/KobeDotson52182/status/1965232831954878861 </div></figure>

Week Two 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.