Week Eight Predictions, Prospects to Watch and X-Factors

<p>Week Eight 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 Central over North Little Rock</p>   <p>6A: Marion over Sheridan</p>   <p>5A: Joe T. Robinson over Searcy</p>   <p>4A: DeWitt over Crossett</p>   <p>3A: Rivercrest over Osceola</p>   <p>2A: Baptist Prep over Poyen</p>   <p><strong><em>Edwards 2025 Record: </em></strong>37-11</p>   <p><em>Week Seven Result: </em>4-2</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prospects to Watch:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1671229' first='Tyson' last='Taylor'] dominated on the ground last week. He has only four carries for 182 yards and three touchdowns. He continues to develop and get better each week. Taylor is quick and controlled and will make defenders miss in space. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">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/TysonTaylor20RB/status/1979590054709428372 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1969481' first='Jayden' last='Hodges'] gives you strength at the point of attack. He brings experience at guard and center. Hodges displays a strong anchor due to solid lower body strength, balance and control against pass rushers. </p>   <p>Note - 4.3 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/JaydenHodg79/status/1977932395815854506 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1969489' first='Peyton' last='Hoover'] is created pressure this season from the 3-5 tech on the defensive line. Hoover displays the quickness and pad level needed to win off the snap. He consistently makes plays down the LOS and in the backfield.</p>   <p>Note - 3.4 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/pjhoover55/status/1979770811017048277 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">X-Factors:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1351436' first='Wally' last='Wolcott'] is an underrated quarterback in Arkansas. <strong><em>His X-Factor is his decision-making pre - and post-snap.</em></strong> Wolcott effectively attacks zone coverage by diagnosing pre-snap. He's quick with getting the ball out on time. Add him to your recruiting board. </p>   <p>Note - 4.7 40</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/Wallywolcott9 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1560974' first='Paxton' last='Strong'] is another underrated prospect in Arkansas. <strong><em>His X-Factor is his versatility.</em></strong> Strong can line up out wide, inline or at H-Back. He's quick off the snap and can be a factor as a blocker or receiver. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.2 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/PaxtonStrong/status/1978230012244316500 </div></figure>

Week Eight 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.