Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Class of 2019 Northside High School talent Derrick Wise is that can-do player who can do anything on the field. The all-purpose athlete has lined up at quarterback over the last two seasons for the Grizzlies working his way into one of the Natural State’s top players using his speed, athleticism, and uncanny play-making […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kendall Young Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 215 Position: Linebacker Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Bentonville West – Bentonville, Arkansas – 7A West 2018 Wolverines Record: 6-3 2018 Stats (2 games): 73 tackles, 39 solo, 11 tackles for a loss, 8 sacks, two passes defended, one forced fumble, and one blocked field goal 2017 Wolverines Record: 9-3 2017 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Being a leader on a football team is not easy, comes in many ways, and is something earned not taken. When Taye Gatewood takes the field for practice or a game, he brings with him a leadership quality and presence earned by years of hard work and putting Fort Smith Southside football first. Gatewood […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Injuries on the gridiron are an unfortunate part of the game that every player has to deal with at one time or another and to one degree or another. At the high school level, college coaches along the recruiting trail seem to back off from rising talents after an injury, another unfortunate part of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kendall Young Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 215 Position: Linebacker Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Bentonville West – Bentonville, Arkansas – 7A West 2018 Wolverines Record: 5-3 2018 Stats (2 games): 73 tackles, 39 solo, 11 tackles for a loss, 8 sacks, two passes defended, one forced fumble, and one blocked field goal 2017 Wolverines Record: 9-3 2017 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Luck in life, and especially in sports, is when hard work meets opportunity. And, lucky for Bentonville West that Class of 2019 linebacker Carter Murray has been a lunch pale worker throughout his high school career. The 6-1, 220-pound, linebacker has stepped up to the call for the Wolverines helping turn an 0-3 start […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG With any high school senior playing any sport, your heart goes out to them when an injury occurs, big or small, that takes time away from competitive action. For Class of 2019 running back Zaytron Waits, a knee injury has derailed what was starting off as an amazing All-State caliber season, one certainly on […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The system of college football recruiting, coupled with offers, along with various website rankings can be truly confusing at times. What makes one person a four-star over a three- and what all a recruit has to do for next level offers to come pouring forward does not always add up. A case of the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Derrick Wise Jr., one of the top all-around athletes in the nation, is back at it carving up opposing 7A Arkansas talent. The Class of 2019 talent can play just about any skill position required, and on either side of the ball, but out of team need lines up at quarterback for Fort Smith […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kendall Young Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 215 Position: Linebacker Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Bentonville West – Bentonville, Arkansas – 7A West 2018 Wolverines Record: 0-3 2018 Stats (2 games): 69 tackles, 29 solo, 8.5 tackles for a loss, 6.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and one blocked field goal 2017 Wolverines Record: 9-3 2017 Stats (10 games): 85 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the 2017 high school football season ended, North Little Rock (13-0) proved to not only be the best team in the state of Arkansas but also one of the best in the nation ending with a No. 7 national ranking by MaxPreps. The defense put the clamps down on opposing offenses throughout the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As Ren Hefley has progressed in the pocket over the last three years, so has Bryant High School. The Hornets were 9-4 in 2016, 10-2 a year ago, and are off to a 4-1 start with the lone loss coming against another Arkansas powerhouse Fayetteville. The 35-36 loss to Fayetteville is sending a warning […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kendall Young Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 215 Position: Linebacker Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Bentonville West – Bentonville, Arkansas – 7A West 2018 Wolverines Record: 0-3 2018 Stats (2 games): 35 tackles, 20 solo, and two sacks 2017 Wolverines Record: 9-3 2017 Stats (10 games): 85 tackles, 55 solo, 17 tackles for a loss, 13 sacks, one interception, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG For those in the know, there has never been any doubts about the collegiate possibilities for Class of Arkansas 2019 talent Ryan Johnson; the question has been where to line up the 6-6, 200-pound, all-around athlete. The question may not be solved until he steps foot on a collegiate campus, but his senior season […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A gridiron fight is brewing in Arkansas with Fayetteville High School building up to take on all challengers thanks in large part to the talents of Class of 2019 quarterback Darius Bowers. With impressive wins mounting and action in the state’s toughest conference upcoming, the Bulldogs are the new No. 1 team in Arkansas, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kendall Young Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 215 Position: Linebacker Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Bentonville West – Bentonville, Arkansas – 7A West 2018 Wolverines Record: 0-3 2018 Stats (2 games): 35 tackles, 20 solo, and two sacks 2017 Wolverines Record: 9-3 2017 Stats (10 games): 85 tackles, 55 solo, 17 tackles for a loss, 13 sacks, one interception, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the 2017 high school football season started, few on the recruiting trail knew about Class of 2020 athlete Blayne Toll. But, by the end of the season and into the springtime, it seemed that everyone throughout the southeast region of the U.S. knew of him. The Hazen High School standout had worked his […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kendall Young Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 215 Position: Linebacker Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Bentonville West – Bentonville, Arkansas – 7A West 2018 Wolverines Record: 0-2 2018 Stats (2 games): 25 tackles, 14 solo, and one sack 2017 Wolverines Record: 9-3 2017 Stats (10 games): 85 tackles, 55 solo, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kendall Young Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 215 Position: Linebacker Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Bentonville West – Bentonville, Arkansas – 7A West 2018 Wolverines Record: 0-1 2018 Stats (1 game): 12 tackles, seven solo 2017 Wolverines Record: 9-3 2017 Stats (10 games): 85 tackles, 55 solo, 17 tackles for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One can never underestimate the lessons learned from being part of a championship winning team. The hard work and dedication to the game becomes instilled and that work ethic continues forward be it on the field or in day to day life. During the 2017 season, Class of 2020 receiver Jaden Nash got a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kendall Young Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 215 Position: Linebacker Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Bentonville West – Bentonville, Arkansas – 7A West 2017 Wolverines Record: 9-3 2017 Stats (10 games): 85 tackles, 55 solo, 17 tackles for a loss, 13 sacks, one interception, five passes defended, and one forced […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are certain guys on the gridiron that just stick out above and beyond the rest. These guys can be play-makers, speed-burners, or amazing athletes that immediately catch the eye. For Class of 2019 Northside High School standout Derrick Wise, he is all that and then some. Since Wise stepped foot on the field […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The state of Arkansas is bringing the punch to the field during the 2018 season with some fantastic games throughout the season. Risks are taken among in-state games with lower classified teams like Pulaski Academy (5A) and Robinson (4A) jumping up to play 7A competition while several teams, like Pulaski Academy (again!), are venturing […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG All things are rolling in favor of Class of 2019 North Little Rock High School running back Oscar Adaway. The 6-1, 205-pound, back is coming off a big junior season where he rushed for 753 yards off 79 totes with seven touchdowns and caught 14 passes for 126 yards with another score in rotating […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One thing that cannot be taught on the gridiron is God given elite breakaway speed. To have true speed on the field is a gift, and one few really possess – DeMarcus Yancy has it. The Class of 2019 speedster plays receiver and running back and some at quarterback and cornerback for Central High […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG With any great story, there is a build up to an exciting-dramatic moment in time with a big payoff that resonates with the audience and is remember in the hearts and minds going forward. There is a buildup with Class of 2019 Benton High School running back Zak Wallace that promises for a payoff […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the 2017 Arkansas high school football season had finished, North Little Rock High School was king of the Natural State at the 7A level earning a MaxPreps national ranking of No. 7. Class of 2019 running back Oscar Adaway was a big part of the 13-0 run to the trophy. The 6-1, 205-pound, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A difference maker on the gridiron is always speed. A player with elite speed, especially at a skill position, can be a game changer every time said talent steps onto the field. When Class of 2019 receiver Garrett Body puts the mouth piece in and snaps the helmet on, he is that player defensive […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG After back-to-back stellar seasons running the pigskin for Magnolia High School, the only question surrounding Kadyn Roach’s collegiate future was the where. On Friday, the mixed speed and power back put recruiting to rest ahead of his senior season taking to Twitter to announce his verbal commitment to Louisiana-Monroe answering a big question for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2017 season was a breakthrough year for defensive back Donte Jones. The Bentonville High School standout helped the Tigers to a 10-3 record with a run to Arkansas’ 7A state title game proving he could help stop the run and disrupt opposing aerial attacks with an estimated stat line of 45 tackles and […]
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