Prime Time Players Week 9

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The last two weeks of the high school regular season are upon us. We have reached the point in the week to highlight the prime-time players for the ninth week of the high school football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1996333' first='Huck' last='Waddell']-Edge-Lonoke-6'3” 195-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1996333' first='Huck' last='Waddell'] opened plenty of eyes on Friday night against Little Rock Hall. Waddell uses a combination of his quickness and power to get into the offensive backfield. He accounted for four tackles, three tackles for loss, and one sack on the night. He is a prospect who has tremendous potential and is a player to watch out for in the future with Lonoke. Waddell is a player to keep an eye out for on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='203768' first='Drew' last='Davis']-Quarterback-Benton-6'2” 195-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Benton senior quarterback has had a great career for the Panthers and had a great night against West Memphis on Friday. Davis is an accurate quarterback who fits the ball into tight windows. Meanwhile, he is not afraid to test the opposing secondary with the deep ball. Davis was 19-of-24 for 225 yards and five touchdowns on the night. Davis is a prospect to watch out for as the season winds down for the Panthers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1173104' first='Carter' last='Wallace']-Running Back-Valley View-6'0” 204-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The running back position in the class of 2027 is an impressive group to watch out for over the next few years. Wallace is a patient running back who has great speed. He is a prospect who excels at making opposing defenders miss tackles. Wallace in the first half against Nettleton had 112 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries. Wallace is a player to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1451011' first='Buddah' last='Harris']-Wide Receiver-Rivercrest-6'3” 185-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rivercrest wide receiver has had an impressive 2025 season for the Colts. Harris continued his strong play against Manila on Friday night. He hauled in five receptions for 105 yards and two touchdowns. Harris does a great job in the red zone of bringing in the tough reception. He is a player to watch out for in the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212211' first='Will' last='Carter']-Wide Receiver-Benton-5'11” 180-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Benton wide receiver does a great job of creating separation from opposing defensive backs. Carter uses his crisp route running to his advantage. He is another Panther who had a big night against West Memphis. Carter brought in eight receptions for 127 yards and three touchdowns on the night. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1361755' first='Zane' last='Sluyter']-Wide Receiver-Shiloh Christian-6'4” 175-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1361755' first='Zane' last='Sluyter'] has had an excellent season for the Shiloh Christian Saints. Sluyter is a wide receiver who has created separation from opposing defensive backs all season. Sluyter's strong season continued on Friday night against Lake Hamilton. He was on the receiving end of 11 receptions for 255 yards and three touchdowns. Sluyter is a player to watch out for in the playoffs over the next few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='202575' first='Kane' last='Archer']-Quarterback-Greenwood-6'2” 207-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='202575' first='Kane' last='Archer'] continues to pick apart opposing defenses each time he steps on the field. Archer had an impressive display against Fort Smith Southside on Friday night. Archer was 23 of 28 for 260 yards and five touchdowns. Meanwhile, he rushed for 130 yards and one touchdown on the ground. Archer is a player to watch out for in the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1734280' first='Elijah' last='Sugg']-Running Back-Prairie Grove-6'2” 205-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734280' first='Elijah' last='Sugg'] continues to have an impressive season on both sides of the ball for the Tigers. In what was the game of the night against Gentry, Sugg rushed 32 times for 273 yards and two touchdowns on the night. He also had a key sack on the defensive side of the ball for the Tigers. Sugg is a prospect who has had a strong senior season and it will be interesting to see where signs on signing day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->