Team Spotlight: Arkansas Bomb Squad 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This weeks Team spotlight is no other than the Sooner state Shootout 15U champion Arkansas Bomb Squad. This team really had a great weekend in terms of performing well in every area. As a team they showed grit, athleticism, and composure in trying times to earn the title on championship Sunday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was tough to choose just a couple kids from this squad to highlight, every young man on this team contributed to this championship run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2138264"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2142521,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a58ce458286"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2138264' first='Luke' last='Evans'] at times completely took over in some of these games. Especially on Sunday when it really counted, Evans made crucial catches to keep the chains moving. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He creates great separation with his sharp route-running and speed out of his breaks. He pairs that showing some of the best hands I have seen in a 7v7 tournament. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=101ff31f9e3f7929&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1179US1195&amp;q=athleticism+definition&amp;si=AL3DRZEC_ZDAByhd6HDMGU3krnZduCN3SCfFCmjbAD-GkrcvaiQWsCUCGxcX7D9a6tFbNswaeUoaKIJZe0rjQmpUUi2iHuf1qGI_SOsXYdGBLS9Ywu2L8NbKbD06VLWZAD4pTNjyZBE8CXHHrXavMdDB9cHOdpHCog%3D%3D&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwis0_TlnoGTAxWn4skDHRreEqcQyNoBKAB6BAgaEAA&amp;ictx=1"></a> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1657787"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2142524,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a58ce458315"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arkansas Bomb Squad had one of the best defenses out there last weekend, [player_tooltip player_id='1657787' first='Masada' last='Williams'] was a big reason for that. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams experience in that cover2, cover3 zone coverage was pretty impressive to see. He knows when to break on underneath passes and rarely gets beat over the top. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2138266"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2142532,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a58ce458380"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rutledge plays his safety spot like a seasoned vet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2139059' first='Porter' last='Rutledge'] was lights out at his safety spot. His closing speed and football IQ is off the charts. He can diagnose a play faster than a lot of high school safeties, and when he makes a decision he is off like a light. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also makes a living with creating turnovers with multiple interceptions last weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2139065"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2142533,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a58ce4583e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wright is the baby of the group being a year younger than his teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2139065' first='Judson' last='Wright'] played the quarterback position in 7v7 football just like you want him to play last weekend. He was efficient while also living up to his team name and throwing plenty of bombs all weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm going to keep the closest eye on this young prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1475556"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2142540,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a58ce45844a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1475556' first='Jay' last='Smith'] played like a top 5 Wide receiver in the state of Arkansas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last weekend he made every corner that had the task to try to cover this young man very difficult. Smith is a big target, while also being super nimble and quick. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith made catches in almost every area of the football field. He ran short routes, middle, and long routes to almost perfection. It was a joy to watch this young man go to work in every game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->