Benefit game week Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The prime-time players' articles will return next week after the Week 0 matchups on Friday. This week, we will highlight several benefit game standouts from a busy week of scrimmage action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='256895' first='Chase' last='Hancock']-Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy-5'10” 164-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='256895' first='Chase' last='Hancock'] is a playmaker at the wide receiver position who will continue to attract attention this upcoming season. During the first half performance this week, Hancock consistently created separation from opposing defensive backs. Hancock was on the receiving end of five passes for 75 yards and three touchdowns. He is setting the stage for a big 2026 high school football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2254513' first='Samari' last='George']-Edge/Tight End-Mayflower-5'11” 205-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Samari Georgie is a versatile prospect on both sides of the ball for Mayflower. Looking primarily at the defensive side of the ball today, George had a strong first half of action this week. He got in the backfield twice for stops and had one sack. George wasn't finished on the night, he had one forced fumble, and two quarterback hurries this week. He is a player to keep an eye on this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1179231' first='Logan' last='Hart']-Quarterback-Springdale-6'0” 175-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1179231' first='Logan' last='Hart'] has had a strong spring and summer. He kept that momentum going into the benefit contest against Siloam Springs this week. Hart threw the football with impressive accuracy on Tuesday night. He went 7-of-9 for 98 yards and tacked on a 14-yard touchdown run. He is off to a strong start to the season. He is a player to watch as the season starts up this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2162406' first='Dylan' last='Jackson']-Wide Receiver-Alma-5'11” 155-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Alma wide receiver had a tremendous performance this week. Jackson hauled in eight receptions for 222 yards and four touchdowns in the first half. He does a great job of using his speed to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Jackson and the Airedales host Van Buren to start the season next Friday. He is a player to watch out for over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158068' first='William' last='Manning']-Wide Receiver-Searcy-5'8” 145-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1158068' first='William' last='Manning'] gave the folks a preview in Searcy at what he can do throughout a game earlier in the week. Manning was on the receiving end of seven receptions for 243 yards and three touchdowns. He uses his crisp route running to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Searcy has a talented roster returning this season and will be a team to watch out for as the season gets started. Manning is a player to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->