See who put on the best performances during Week 2, plus updated rankings for the sanctioned and unsanctioned divisions.
TOP PERFORMERS
Jayce Adams, Midland
Adams rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown in Midland’s 26-0 win over Woodlawn.
Austin Avery, Rector
The sophomore logged 9 total tackles, including a sack, in Rector’s 18-14 win over Marshall. Avery also rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown.
Terry Bledsoe, Marvell
Bledsoe was responsible for 4 touchdowns (2 passing and 2 rushing) and rushed for 80 yards on 8 carries in Marvell’s 54-22 win over Augusta.
Aaron Bozeman, Midland
Bozeman led the Mustangs with 13 total tackles, including 5 solo, in Midland’s 26-0 win over Woodlawn.
Grayson Bryant, Rector
The senior rushed for 145 yards on 15 carries in Rector’s 18-14 win over Marshall.
Justin Burrell, Marvell
Burrell recorded 5 tackles that included 2 sacks in Marvell’s 54-22 win over Augusta.
Haydon Cox, Corning
The senior rushed for 148 yards and 4 touchdowns on just 5 carries in Corning’s 52-12 win over Rose Bud.
Jakob Cox, Corning
The senior compiled 106 yards of offense (40 rushing, 66 receiving) in Corning’s 52-12 win over Rose Bud. Cox also led the Bobcats defensively with 7 total tackles, plus batted down 2 passes.
Keithen Dunn, Cedar Ridge
Dunn logged 15 total tackles, including 2 sacks, in Cedar Ridge’s 34-12 win over Subiaco Academy.
Jonas Elms, Cedar Ridge
Elms hauled in 4 catches for 80 yards and 2 touchdowns in Cedar Ridge’s 34-12 win over Subiaco Academy.
Seth Green, Corning
Green collected 6 total tackles, including a sack, in Corning’s 52-12 win over Rose Bud.
Waylon Haynes, Rector
The sophomore collected 5 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, in Rector’s 18-14 win over Marshall.
Haze Hulse, South Side Bee Branch
Hulse rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown in South Side’s 30-16 win over Hermitage.
Dalton Lamar, Rector
The senior led the Cougars with 10 total tackles, including 5 for loss, and forced a fumble in Rector’s 18-14 win over Marshall.
Jamarion “Bam” Miller, Dermott
The senior scored 3 touchdowns, including one from 30 and another from 43 yards out, in Dermott’s 62-6 win over Guy-Perkins.
Austin Pautsch, Cedar Ridge
Pautsch led the T-Wolves with 17 total tackles in Cedar Ridge’s 34-12 win over Subiaco Academy.
Cody Pautsch, Cedar Ridge
Pautsch logged 15 total tackles and returned a fumble for a score in Cedar Ridge’s 34-12 win over Subiaco Academy.
Chase Rascoe, Midland
Rascoe compiled 265 yards of offense (160 passing, 105 rushing) and 2 touchdowns in Midland’s 26-0 win over Woodlawn.
Anthony Richardson, Dermott
Richardson rushed for 101 yards on 7 carries in Dermott’s 62-6 win over Guy-Perkins.
Demetrius Thompson, Marvell
Thompson rushed 10 times for 110 yards and 3 touchdowns in Marvell’s 54-22 win over Augusta.
Case Walls, South Side Bee Branch
Walls rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown in South Side’s 30-16 win over Hermitage.
Hunter Williford, Midland
Williford collected 11 total tackles and recovered a fumble in Midland’s 26-0 win over Woodlawn.
Brayden York, Midland
York hauled in 2 receiving touchdowns, each from 80 yards out, and rushed for a 25-yard score in Midland’s 26-0 win over Woodlawn. York also logged 12 total tackles on defense.
RANKINGS
*Based on Hooten’s Arkansas Football’s Week 3 rankings.
Top 12 Sanctioned
1. Strong (0-0)
2. Cedar Ridge (3-0)
3. Rector (1-0)
4. Brinkley (1-1)
5. Midland (2-0)
6. Marvell (2-1)
7. Augusta (1-1)
8. Dermott (1-1)
9. South Side Bee Branch (2-0)
10. Woodlawn (1-1)
11. Hermitage (0-2)
12. Guy-Perkins (0-3)
Top 4 Unsanctioned
1. Corning (2-0)
2. Subiaco Academy (2-1)
3. Marshall (1-2)
4. Rose Bud (0-3)
(Cover photo by Meghan Burkheart)
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.