FINALE WEEK: Predictions, Prospects to Watch and X-Factors

<p>We are in the final week of the Arkansas high school football regular season. 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 Conway</p>   <p>6A: El Dorado over Sheridan</p>   <p>5A: Hot Springs over Lakeside</p>   <p>4A: Arkadelphia over Malvern</p>   <p>3A: Prescott over Centerpoint</p>   <p>2A: Hampton over Baptist Prep</p>   <p><strong><em>Edwards 2025 Record: </em></strong>46-14</p>   <p><em>Week Nine Result: </em>5-1</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prospects to Watch:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1241776' first='Lakobe' last='Brent'] has been a significant factor in Sylvan Hills success. He's reliable, consistent, and dominant at the catch point. Brent showcases good ball-tracking and can contort his body to adjust mid-route. He has good hand-eye coordination, strong hands, and balance to make the catch against contest. </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/Lakobebrent2026/status/1984671979522175390 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1696932' first='Nehemiah' last='Caldwell'] has been on a tear, both on and off the field, and within recruitment. He has recently received two offers from Grambling and Arkansas State. Caldwell is lengthy, athletic, and a threat post-catch. He possesses strong hands and solid body control. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">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/Nemo_Caldwell3/status/1984052250248110092 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='595769' first='Braden' last='Nash'] recently committed to Northeastern State in Oklahoma. He's a threat out wide and in the backfield. Nash displays solid post-snap vision to locate defenders and blocks. His movements are fluid and athletic, showcasing good body control and balance.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.6 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/24Nashbraden1/status/1983352761258508423 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">X-Factors:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1554630' first='Matthew' last='Nelson'], the Oklahoma commit, continues to dominate off the edge. <strong><em>His X-Factor is his motor. </em></strong>Nelson will need to play sideline-to-sideline against one of the best teams in the state of Arkansas (Conway). His length, hand placement, and counter moves allow him to quickly create leverage, shed blocks, and make plays at the LOS or backfield.</p>   <p>Note - Multi-Sport 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/ykitsmatthew/status/1965248170180694143 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1415596' first='Zadean' last='Wilson'] is another high motor prospect. <strong><em>His X-Factor is his scheme versatility.</em></strong> Wilson can line up off the edge or play off-ball. He utilizes good use of hands to shed, along with the foot speed to chase down ball carriers. </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/Zayslidn/status/1982470600015659275 </div></figure>

We are in the final week of the Arkansas high school football regular season. 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.