Players to Watch Second Round of the Playoffs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second round of the state playoffs is a few short days away. Prep Redzone Arkansas will highlight several players to watch this Friday night. Here are the players to keep an eye on this week.</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'] has put on a show each week of the high school football season over the past three years. Archer has the ability to pick apart the opposing secondary. He has the arm strength and accuracy to cause problems for opposing defenses. Meanwhile, Archer knows when to escape the pocket to pick up yards on the ground. The opposing defense must account for Archer's athleticism. He is a player to watch out for this week when the Bulldogs take on Jonesboro.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1516821' first='Mario' last='Brownlee']-Linebacker-Arkadelphia-6'0” 205-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1516821' first='Mario' last='Brownlee'] has seen playing time on both sides of the ball for the Badgers this season. However, from the linebacker spot, Brownlee is dangerous for opposing offenses. Brownlee sees the play develop and puts himself in a position to make the tackle. He does a great job of shedding blocks using his speed. Brownlee has the speed needed to drop back into pass coverage and disrupt the passing attack. The Badgers and Brownlee are a team to watch out for in the second round of the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1060603' first='Ayden' last='Lester']-Quarterback-Farmington-6'0” 170-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Farmington signal caller has been a playmaker at the quarterback position for the past two years. Lester reads defenses well and excels at buying time in and out of the pocket. He looks to make the throw downfield. However, he does not get greedy, he takes what the defense gives him. Lester uses his legs to extend drives and keep the Cardinals' offense on the field. Lester is a player to watch this week against a talented Robinson squad. This matchup has the potential to be a game of the week matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='227421' first='Chris' last='Ficklin']-Running Back-Bentonville-5'10” 180-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='227421' first='Chris' last='Ficklin'] is a running back who has flown under the radar this season for the Tigers. Ficklin does a great job of working his way through tackles. He can make opposing defenders miss tackles or just outright break tackles. Ficklin is a prospect to watch out for in the second round of the playoffs for the Tigers. Bentonville will host Springdale this week in the second round of the state playoffs. Folks should arrive early and grab a great seat for this matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227660' first='Cain' last='Price']-Quarterback-Stuttgart-6'1” 165-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1227660' first='Cain' last='Price'] is one of the most productive quarterbacks in the state of Arkansas. He is a player who reads the opposing secondary well. Price has the accuracy to fit the football into tight windows. He has good pocket awareness and seems to know when the pocket is starting to break down. Price is not afraid to use his legs to extend drives. Price is a player to watch out for this week in the second round of the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->