Week 7 Friday Night Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school football regular season is winding down in the Natural State. Numerous matchups across the state are focused on playoff positioning. This article will highlight several players to watch out for this Friday night. Each player has the potential to put up big numbers this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1449788' first='Ben' last='Napier']-Quarterback-Elkins-6'1” 185-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Elkins signal caller had an impressive game a week ago against the Lincoln Wolves. Napier is accurate throwing the football. He is able to fit the ball into some tight windows. Last week, against Lincoln, Napier threw multiple touchdown passes in the shutout of the Wolves. This Friday, the Elks will play host to the Prairie Grove Tigers. The matchup should be a great one and Prep Redzone Arkansas will be in attendance. Napier is a player to watch out for this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1330286' first='Trey' last='Harris']-Running Back-Conway-5'9” 175-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1330286' first='Trey' last='Harris'] is a versatile running back that finds the rushing lanes quickly. He is a difficult running back to bring down. Harris has the ability to make opposing defenders miss tackles. He is a threat in the passing game for opposing secondaries to account for on the field. Harris is a nightmare to bring down in the open field. He is a threat to take it the distance from anywhere on the field. Harris has the potential to put up big numbers against Little Rock Central this week. He is a player to watch out for this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='202575' first='Kane' last='Archer']-Quarterback-Greenwood-6'1” 195-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anytime a quarterback throws seven touchdowns in a game, you tend to take notice. Last week, Archer did an excellent job of spreading the football around to his wide receivers. He has had no trouble this season picking apart opposing secondaries. Greenwood takes on Lake Hamilton this week. The matchup between those two teams is always a hard-hitting game. Archer is a prospect to watch out for this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212211' first='Will' last='Carter']-Wide Receiver-Benton-5'11” 167-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Benton passing game is a difficult part of the Panthers' offense to attempt to contain. Benton wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='212211' first='Will' last='Carter'] does a great job of creating separation from opposing defenders. Over the past six games, Carter has hauled in 19 receptions for 430 yards and 8 touchdowns. Carter is setting the stage for a strong close to the season. The Panthers take on El Dorado this week and Carter has the ability to put up some big numbers for Benton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221291' first='Demetric' last='Denton']-Athlete-Newport-6'4” 170-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='221291' first='Demetric' last='Denton'] is a prospect who possesses incredible versatility for the Newport Greyhounds. He can play any of the skill positions on the offensive side of the ball. Last week, he hauled in 4 receptions for 45 yards and one touchdown. Denton could put up some big numbers this week as well. The Greyhounds take on Manila in what should be an interesting contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->