Bauxite Miners 2026 Team Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bauxite Miners are coming off of an impressive 2025 season. The Miners reeled off nine wins and have the pieces in place for more this season. Bauxite has the talent on both sides of the ball to make a deep run in the playoffs and in the process challenge for a state title. Here are several prospects to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1863846' first='Wyatt' last='Foreman']-Quarterback-Bauxite-5'7” 155-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1863846' first='Wyatt' last='Foreman'] had a breakout season in 2025, and he is just getting started for the Miners. Foreman can pick apart opposing defenses with his arm or his legs. The Bauxite signal caller accounted for 48 touchdowns on the season. He has the accuracy to fit the football into tight coverages. Meanwhile, he knows when to pull the ball down and use his legs to extend drives. I expect Foreman to have another big season for the Miners, and he is a player to watch out for this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1188212' first='Elijah' last='Perry']-Tight End/Linebacker-Bauxite-6'0” 220-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, [player_tooltip player_id='1188212' first='Elijah' last='Perry'] has done a great job of putting his versatility on display. He can line up at multiple positions on either side of the ball. On the defensive side of the ball, he is a linebacker who does an excellent job of putting himself in position to bring down the ball carrier. Meanwhile, on the offensive side of the ball, he can work at fullback or tight end. He is a dangerous player with the ball in his hands. Perry is a player I expect a big senior season from this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Caden Sprague-Linebacker-Bauxite-5'11” 175-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caden Sprague had a strong season, last season for the Miners. He is a linebacker who reads the play well and gets to the ball carrier. Sprague uses his quickness to his advantage to shed blocks. He racked up over 80 tackles a season ago and has the potential to improve upon that number this season. He is a player to watch when defending against the run or the pass. Sprague is a player to keep an eye on this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1777811' first='Emery' last='Moore']-Running Back/Defensive Back-Bauxite-5'7” 155-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1777811' first='Emery' last='Moore'] is a player who must be accounted for on the field whether working on the offensive or defensive side of the ball. On the offensive side of the ball, he is a running back who allows lanes to develop before exploding through the hole. Meanwhile, Moore's work on the defensive side of the ball all-conference honors at the cornerback spot. Moore does a great job of making plays on the ball. Moore is a player to watch this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='694032' first='Aden' last='McDaniel']-Linebacker-Bauxite-5'9” 175-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='694032' first='Aden' last='McDaniel'] is a linebacker who plays with impressive speed at the position. He is a player who seems to always be around the ball carrier. McDaniel sheds blocks well and gets into the opposing offensive backfield. He does a nice job of getting sideline-to-sideline in pursuit of the ball carrier. McDaniel has the speed to drop back into pass coverage and help disrupt the passing game. McDaniel is another defensive prospect to watch out for this season with the Miners.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More Bauxite Miners to watch this season:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brody Mathis-Wide Receiver-Bauxite-5'8” 160-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marcus Kennedy-Defensive Line-Bauxite-5'9” 170-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Luke Eustice-Offensive Line-Bauxite-6'2” 245-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carter Ballard-Wide Receiver-Bauxite-6'4” 165-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->