Week Six Predictions, Prospects to Watch and X-Factors

<p>Week Six 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: Bryant over Pulaski Academy</p>   <p>6A: Sylvan Hills over El Dorado</p>   <p>5A: Harding Academy over Batesville</p>   <p>4A: Heber Springs over Bald Knob</p>   <p>3A: Newport over Osceola</p>   <p>2A: Hampton over Carlisle</p>   <p><strong><em>Edwards 2025 Record: </em></strong>27-9</p>   <p><em>Week Five Result: 5-</em>1</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prospects to Watch:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1937760' first='Gabriel' last='Carter'] has exploded onto the scene this fall. Last week, he rushed for 237 yards and four touchdowns. Carter can take direct snaps or line up outwide as he can make defenders miss in space. He displays solid vision and the patience needed to let running lanes develop. </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/gabecarter1422/status/1974910925917577493 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1937766' first='Jordan' last='Palmer'] was another who had an impact game last week. He threw for 280 yards and five touchdowns. He displays solid pocket mobility to evade post-snap pressure. Palmer is under the radar. Keep an eye on him. </p>   <p>Note - 3.6 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/PalmerJordan_3/status/1974911156600094959 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1035451' first='Emmanuel' last='Hudson'] was on a tear last week. He racked in six tackles, three sacks, two tackles for a loss and a strip sack. Hudson is a force in the trenches. He can utilize a bull-rush to create pressure with his power or make plays at the LOS. Add him to your recruiting board.</p>   <p>Note - 2X All-State</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/emmanuel_C2026/status/1974856212882849845 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">X-Factors:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1199016' first='Aaden' last='Franklin'] racked in four tackles, two pressures, one tackle for loss and a pass deflection last week. He will need to utilize his ability to pressure the quarterback and stop the run against Star City. <strong><em>His X-Factor is his Power. </em></strong></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/AadenFranklin/status/1974794063191945513 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1336821' first='Jackson' last='Ward'] has been one of the top running backs in the state this season. <em><strong>His X-Factor is his vision. </strong></em>They face a tough defensive line with a power four commit. He displays solid post-snap vision with the ability to evade early penetration. Ward will need to be a factor against Little Rock Central.</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/JacksonWard2026/status/1974615583242244315 </div></figure>

Week Six 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.