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Daniel Ramirez – Cedarville

Through four games, Daniel has 684 yards rushing on 75 carries with six rushing touchdowns, and an 83-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

Jackson Plumlee – Central Arkansas Christian

He plays on both sides of the ball and accounts for 90% of our offensive production. 

Jackson Allen – Central Arkansas Christian

He plays every snap for us on both sides of the ball and is the captain of the trenches. 

Carter Little – Charleston

He is off to a great start at the quarterback position for us. He has completed 55 of 82 passes for 1,061 yards and 15 touchdowns. Little has also rushed nine times for 161 yards and two scores.

Gage Hood – Glen Rose

Gage is a junior quarterback. We have beaten 4A Bauxite and 4A Malvern. Gage has thrown for over 700 yards and rushed for over 500 yards so far this season. He was All-State last year as a sophomore and is continuing to progress.

Eli McNutt – Harrison

Through four games from his outside linebacker position, Eli has 26 total tackles, two blocked kicks, and one fumble recovery. While he is primarily a defensive player, on offense, he has 14 carries for 56 yards and two touchdowns, as well as seven catches for 41 yards.

Gavin Jones – Harrison

Gavin, through four games as the quarterback, has 36 carries for 78 yards and two touchdowns, and he has passed for 644 yards and five touchdowns.

Jay Noble – Haskell Harmony Grove

Noble has 86 carries for 609 yards and nine touchdowns. He has also passed for a touchdown.

Sedrick ‘Bishop’ Allen – Hot Springs

Allen is a high-IQ quarterback who is ranked in all statistical categories for quarterbacks in the state. He’s a true leader and has put our team in the rankings as a top program in 5A and top 20 program in the state.

Ja’Marcis Morning – Hot Springs

Ja’Marcis is a long and rangy playmaker who has excelled both years for the Trojans after moving in from Airline High School in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was All-State last year.

Carson Jackson – Lake Hamilton

So far this season, Carson has 201 yards receiving with three touchdowns. He also has seven rushes for 34 yards and a score. 

Carter Smith – Mayflower

In three games, Carter has thrown for 727 yards, and he has completed 78% of his passes. He has also thrown 11 touchdowns to just one interception. He also has one rushing touchdown this year. Carter has been on fire this year, dealing the ball to a multitude of receivers who have stepped up and made plays for him. His wit with the ball in his hand has helped our offense keep clicking.

Brycen Young – Melbourne

At defensive end, Young has 36 total tackles that include eight tackles for losses, one sack, one fumble caused, and one fumble recovery.

Cole Bookout – Melbourne

Bookout is a strong player on both sides of the ball. As a wide receiver, he has 12 receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown. On defense in the secondary, he has 17 tackles and four interceptions.

Ladd Cook – Mountain View

Ladd is a phenomenal athlete, but an even better person.  He has fought through injuries to begin the season to lead our team in many of the games statistically.

Christian Reeves – North Little Rock

Reeves is an explosive running back with a strong stiff arm and vision. Capable of taking any play to the house. Christian has over 400 yards rushing this season, with 212 yards coming against Catholic. He has accounted for five touchdowns.

Jamir Lee – North Little Rock

Jamir plays a huge role for us, starting as a wide receiver and playing corner. Jamir has over 100 yards receiving on 10 catches and one touchdown. He is a physical blocker and plays with maximum effort on every play. We expect him to be a major contributor as the season goes on and also for the next two years.

Kaegan Jones – Pottsville

A great kid, Kaegan has worked his tail off for years to have this opportunity. He is a big weapon offensively and a lockdown corner defensively. He rushed 24 times for 139 yards and three touchdowns against previously undefeated Mena. Mena had given up 19 points all season through three games.

Kaleb Stancil – Pottsville

Kaleb is our team leader. He plays fullback and linebacker and rarely comes off the field.

KJ Page – Prescott

Page is the featured back in Prescott’s offense this season and has over 500 yards rushing and five touchdowns already.

Jacob Miles – Searcy

Jacob has completed 56 of 85 passes for 940 yards for 11 touchdowns with just one interception. He has also rushed 17 times for 75 yards and two more scores.

Kayden Hickman – Searcy

So far this season, Hickman has registered 52 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, three quarterback hurries, and two sacks.

Owen Mclaughlin – Southside Charter

Over 650 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns at the midpoint of the season.

Braden Simpson – Southside Charter

Averaging over 15 tackles a game as an inside linebacker. He suffered an ankle injury in a scrimmage, so he is just now getting back to full speed.