Benefit game players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Benefit games throughout the Natural State dot the schedule this week. Here are a few players to watch during the benefit games this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1317669' first='Mason' last='Ball']-Running Back-Jacksonville-6'1” 190-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1317669' first='Mason' last='Ball'] is the type of running back who can take it the distance no matter where he is on the field. Ball does a great job of breaking tackles and getting into the open field. He is a patient running back who does a good job of picking out the rushing lanes. Meanwhile, he is effective as a receiver and can create big plays in the passing game. He is a player to watch out for when the Titans square off against Stuttgart this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1633335' first='Tucker' last='Wood']-Wide Receiver-Farmington-6'0” 170-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1633335' first='Tucker' last='Wood'] has impressed at camps throughout the summer and offseason. Wood does a great job of creating separation from defenders through the use of his crisp route running. He can work the underneath and intermediate routes effectively. Meanwhile, he has the speed that will surprise defenders and take the lid off of the top of the defense. Wood is a player to watch this week when Farmington travels to Van Buren.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1330945' first='Jaxen' last='Cepeda']-Offensive Line-Greenwood-6'4” 280-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaxen Cepedia is an offensive line prospect who has exploded from a recruiting perspective this offseason. He uses good hand placement to drive defenders backward. Cepedia excels at opening up rushing lanes for his running backs. He plays with a chip on his shoulder. Cepedia is an offensive lineman to watch throughout the high school football season this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1278415' first='Will' last='Caston']-Linebacker-Fayetteville-6'3” 220-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fayetteville defense has several talented prospects to watch this season. [player_tooltip player_id='1278415' first='Will' last='Caston'] at the linebacker spot is a player who is all over the field for the Bulldogs. Caston is always around the football. He sheds blocks quickly and gets into the offensive backfield with ease. Meanwhile, he has the speed to drop back into pass coverage and disrupt the passing game. Caston is a player to watch when the Purple Dogs go up against Greenwood this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227660' first='Cain' last='Price']-Quarterback-Stuttgart-6'3” 175-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the next few months, Stuttgart quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1227660' first='Cain' last='Price'] is going to be a player to keep track of every Friday night. Price throws the football with impressive accuracy. He is able to consistently fit the football into tight windows. Meanwhile, he has no problem pulling the ball down and using his legs to pick up yards on the ground. Price and the Ricebirds go up against Stuttgart this week in what should be a great preseason matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->