Zane Widener has given the Clinton Yellowjackets big-time production on both sides of the ball the last two seasons, and 2023 shouldn’t be any different. Widener tied the school record for most touchdowns in one game (six) and led the team in rushing and tackles......
Tanner Holden is willing to work for any advantage on the football field. Nowhere has that been clearer than in the weight room. “I’ve taken pride in the trials of the weight room at Benton,” Holden said. “Throughout high school, I’ve gained 75 pounds to......
With its uncharacteristic 2022 season in the rearview mirror, Lakeside moves forward into 2023 with a new head coach, experienced talent on both sides of the football and a new opportunity to make some noise across Class 5A. As one of the Rams’ top threats......
For Vilonia’s Ryan Enis, it’s the simple goal that means the most for his senior season this fall. “My goal is to start a game, and to stay as healthy as I can for as long as I can,” Enis said. Enis has had a......
Nik Franklin is the kind of senior who coaches love to have on the team. He’s the type of student-athlete who is willing to put in the work every day. Last fall as a junior, Franklin played both ways for the Riverview Raiders, rushing for......
Harmony Grove enjoyed its best season in program history last year, notching a nine-game winning streak, taking the Class 4-4A conference title and picking up a convincing postseason victory. Motivated to repeat history as Class 4A contenders, the Cardinals take flight this fall in search......
Despite multiple injuries last season, Perryville showed promise in Class 2-3A conference play and came close to winning its first playoff game since 2005. Led by senior running back and linebacker Luke Underwood, the Mustangs carry that momentum into 2023 with a dark horse mentality. ......
For the fourth straight year, the Harding Academy Wildcats fought their way into the championship game at War Memorial Stadium. While they weren’t able to win for the fourth straight time, it was still quite the accomplishment for Kyler Hoover and his teammates. “Kyler is......
Hot Springs flexed its muscle in 2022, finishing 5-2 in Class 5A South conference play and returning to the postseason. With their program on the rise, the Trojans are all-in on making a statement across the 501 this fall. “Everything starts in the weight......
The Conway Christian Eagles bounced back in a big way in 2022, finishing 7-3 in the regular season and fighting their way back into the 2A playoffs. Kade Williams’ leadership and performance in the defensive secondary played a big part in the team’s return to......
