Week 0 Prime Time Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first official games of the high school football season are in the books. Here are several week 0 prime time players to watch out for over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2254513' first='Samari' last='George']-Edge/Tight End-Mayflower-5'11” 192-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2254513' first='Samari' last='George'] got the 2026 season off to an impressive start. He has the potential to be a problem for opposing offensive lines throughout the 2026 season. In week 0, he had 12 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, three quarterback hurries, and a forced fumble to open the season. George is a player to watch as the season gets started.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227660' first='Cain' last='Price']-Quarterback-Stuttgart-6'3” 185-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1227660' first='Cain' last='Price'] has had no problem opening eyes over the past few seasons. Price can pick opposing defenses apart using his arm or his legs. Against Lonoke this week, Price threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns. However, he was not finished, Price also tacked on 57 yards on the ground and punched the ball into the end zone two times. Price is a player to watch next week against Malvern.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249507' first='Brody' last='Chambers']-Running Back-Booneville-5'9” 200-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Booneville Bearcats have built the offense around punishing opposing teams with the ground attack. [player_tooltip player_id='2249507' first='Brody' last='Chambers'] is the kind of runner who gets stronger as the game progresses into the third and fourth quarter. Against Charleston on Friday, Chambers churned out 147 yards and two touchdowns on the ground off 24 rushes. Chambers has the potential for a big season with the Bearcats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137824' first='Kingston' last='Burnett']-Quarterback-Jacksonville-6'1” 170-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have watched [player_tooltip player_id='1137824' first='Kingston' last='Burnett'] for several years now. He has the potential for a breakout season this season. His numbers against Watson Chapel have helped get him off to a great start to the season. Burnett was 15 of 27 for 231 yards and two touchdowns on the night. Burnett and Jacksonville have the ability to put the points up quickly. Watch out for Burnett this season with the Titans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2349085' first='Tyson' last='Cockrell']-Lincoln-Running Back/Edge-5'11” 185-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2349085' first='Tyson' last='Cockrell'] is a prospect who had an impressive night on both sides of the ball for the Wolves against Greenland. On the offensive side of the ball, Cockrell churned out over 100 yards on the ground and found the end zone for a couple of touchdowns. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball he was all over the field and racked up 11 tackles on the night. Cockrell is off to a solid start to the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sutton Mackey-Quarterback-Bentonville West-5'10” 145-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bentonville West had an impressive night racking up a win against the Greenwood Bulldogs. Mackey threw the ball well going 14 of 24 for 210 yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, he used his legs to escape the pocket and find the end zone for a touchdown in a game clinching score for the Wolverines. Mackey is a player to watch as the 2026 season heats up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1592713' first='Jacoby' last='Hopson']-Athlete-Nashville-5'10” 170-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592713' first='Jacoby' last='Hopson'] is a nightmare for opposing defenders to account for on the field. He is the type of player who can hurt you running the football or split out wide at the receiver position. Hopson had a great game against Bismarck on Friday. He had 13 carries for 147 yards and three touchdowns. As a receiver, he had four receptions for 68 yards and two touchdowns. He is off to a tremendous start to the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='854260' first='Braxton' last='Canada']-Wide Receiver-Greenwood-6'0” 174-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='854260' first='Braxton' last='Canada'] is a wide receiver who excels at creating separation from opposing defenders. He had a tremendous game against a talented Bentonville West secondary on Friday night. Canada hauled in 16 receptions for 116 yards and two touchdowns on the night. He is a wide receiver to watch out for as the season progresses for the Bulldogs this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->