See who put on the best performances during Week 1, plus updated rankings for the sanctioned and unsanctioned divisions.
TOP PERFORMERS
Ethan Adair, Woodlawn
The senior rushed for 188 yards on 14 carries in Woodlawn’s 50-18 win over Rose Bud.
Jayce Adams, Midland
Adams rushed for two touchdowns in Midland’s 58-20 win over Hermitage.
Terry Bledsoe, Marvell
Bledsoe rushed for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns on 10 carries in Marvell’s 34-24 loss to Subiaco Academy.
Justin Burrell, Marvell
Burrell logged 10 tackles, including 3 for loss, in Marvell’s 34-24 loss to Subiaco Academy.
John Crank, Subiaco Academy
The junior compiled 221 yards of offense (107 rushing, 114 receiving) in Subi’s 34-24 win over Marvell. He also logged 8 solo tackles on defense, including 3 for loss.
Jonas Elms, Cedar Ridge
The junior compiled 190 yards of offense, including 126 on the ground with 3 scores, in Cedar Ridge’s 36-12 win over Marshall.
Wesley Horton, Cedar Ridge
The junior led the T-Wolves defensively with 19 total tackles, including three sacks, plus recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown in Cedar Ridge’s 36-12 win over Marshall.
Alvin Hunt, Brinkley
Hunt rushed 6 times for 119 yards and 3 touchdowns in Brinkley’s 80-0 win over Guy-Perkins.
Ta’von Johnson, Augusta
The junior rushed for 180 yards and 3 touchdowns on 13 carries in Augusta’s 28-24 win over Dermott.
Aiden Jones, Cedar Ridge
The senior compiled 214 yards of offense (102 passing, 107 rushing with a touchdown) in Cedar Ridge’s 36-12 win over Marshall.
Jermaine Love, Augusta
Love logged 9 total tackles and intercepted 2 passes in Augusta’s 28-24 win over Dermott.
Michael Madden, Brinkley
The senior rushed for 103 yards and 3 touchdowns on 4 carries in Brinkley’s 80-0 win over Guy-Perkins.
Aiden McAdams, Midland
McAdams scored twice, once rushing and returned an interception for a touchdown, in Midland’s 58-20 win over Hermitage.
Hayden Miller, Augusta
Miller hauled in what ended up being the game-winning score in Augusta’s 28-24 win over Dermott.
Jamarie Miller, Dermott
Miller hauled in a 50-yard touchdown catch in Dermott’s 28-24 loss to Augusta.
Cody Pautsch, Cedar Ridge
Pautsch logged 18 total tackles in Cedar Ridge’s 36-12 win over Marshall.
Anthony Richardson, Dermott
Richardson rushed for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns in Dermott’s 28-24 loss to Augusta.
Garrett Weatherford, Woodlawn
The senior led the Bears with 238 yards and 7 touchdowns on 17 carries in Woodlawn’s 50-18 win over Rose Bud.
Brayden York, Midland
York led the Mustangs with 3 touchdowns, two rushing and a kickoff return, in Midland’s 58-20 win over Hermitage.
RANKINGS
*Based on Hooten’s Arkansas Football’s Week 2 rankings.
Top 12 Sanctioned
1. Strong (0-0)
2. Cedar Ridge (2-0)
3. Rector (0-0)
4. Woodlawn (1-0)
5. Brinkley (1-1)
6. Augusta (1-0)
7. Dermott (0-1)
8. Midland (1-0)
9. Hermitage (0-1)
10. Marvell-Elaine (1-1)
11. South Side Bee Branch (1-0)
12. Guy-Perkins (0-2)
Top 4 Unsanctioned
1. Corning (1-0)
2. Subiaco Academy (2-0)
3. Marshall (1-1)
4. Rose Bud (0-2)
(Cover photo by Brianna Goodman/Cedar Ridge School District)
Kyle Sutherland is a journalist and podcast host (Arkansas Preps Weekly) for The Natural State Sports Network. His written work has been featured in outlets including the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Best of Arkansas Sports and Hooten’s Arkansas Football. He is also the color commentator for 103.7 The Buzz’s high school football Game of the Week. Email Kyle at kyle@naturalstatesports.com.