Top stars, best performances in Arkansas high school football Week 1
Listed below are some of the top stars and best performances of Week 1 of the high school football season. If you know of a top performer we should include, please let us know.
Bo Williams, RB, Shiloh Christian
The senior exploded for 400 yards and 6 touchdowns on 45 carries, in the Saints’ 43-22 win over Little Rock Christian.
Dax Goff, RB/KR, Booneville
The senior finished with five total touchdowns and more than 330 all-purpose yards, in the Bearcats’ 48-35 rivalry victory against Ozark. He rushed 20 times for 194 yards and 3 touchdowns. He caught 2 passes for 51 yards and a score. He also had an 83-yard kickoff return for a touchdown as well
Kane Archer, QB, Greenwood
The sophomore completed 14-of-20 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns, in the Bulldogs’ 49-0 win over Fort Smith Northside.
Cash Archer, DE, Greenwood
The junior led the Bulldogs’ defense with 9 tackles, 4 sacks, along with 2 tackles for a loss, 2 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery, in the 49-0 win over Fort Smith Northside.
Colt Barrett, QB, Poyen
The sophomore completed 8 of 13 passes for 177 yards and a touchdown, in the Indians’ 45-0 win over Hampton.
Logan Lewis, RB, Poyen
The senior rushed 5 times for 114 yards and a touchdown, in the Indians’ 45-0 win over Hampton.
Dizzy Dean, QB, Elkins
The senior competed 20-o- 27 passes for 236 yards and 5 touchdowns, in the Elks’ 49-13 win over Charleston.
De’Shawn Chairs, RB, Elkins
The senior rushed 27 times for 162 yards and 2 TDs, and returned a punt for another score, in the Elks’ 49-13 win over Charleston.
Landon Martin, WR, Elkins
The junior hauled in 8 passes for 133 yards and a touchdown, in the Elks’ 49-13 win over Charleston.
Drake Lindsey, QB, Fayetteville
The senior Minnesota-commit threw for 345 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 43-21 win over Cabot.
Jalen Dupree, RB, Malvern
The senior ran 24 times for 257 yards and 3 touchdowns, in the Leopards’ 44-13 win over Glen Rose. He also broke former Malvern and Arkansas running back Madre Hill’s career TD record.
Angel Perez, LB, Malvern
The senior tallied 11 tackles and an interception, in the Leopards’ 44-13 win over Glen Rose.
Amari Tucker, RB, Fort Smith Southside
The senior had 11 carries for 258 yards and 2 touchdowns, in the Mavericks’ 55-28 win over Van Buren.
Isaac Gregory, RB, Fort Smith Southside
The senior had 7 carries for 132 yards and 3 touchdowns, in addition to another receiving score, in the Mavericks’ 55-28 win over Van Buren.
Kayden Glenn, QB, Hoxie
The senior competed 7 of 9 passes for 108 yards and a touchdown, while rushing 7 times for 75 yards and 3 TDs, in the Mustangs’ 42-6 win over Jonesboro Westside.
Donovyn Omolo, QB, Conway
The senior completed 28 of 48 passes for 384 yards and 5 touchdowns, in the Wampus Cats’ 42-39 win over Bentonville.
Chris O’Neal, WR, Conway
The senior caught 12 passes for 217 yards and a pair of touchdowns, in the Wampus Cats’ 42-39 win over Bentonville.
Zane Widener, RB/LB, Clinton
The senior rushed 20 times for 136 yards and a touchdown, caught a 46-yard TD and recorded 4 tackles, in the Yellow Jackets’ 42-29 win over Heber Springs.
Chris Stacy, WR, Jonesboro
The senior had 9 receptions for 213 yards and a touchdown in the Hurricane’s 27-20 loss to Lake Hamilton
Joseph Brown, RB, Smackover
The sophomore carried 27 times for 153 yards and 2 TDs, in the Buckaroos’ 20-17 win over Episcopal Collegiate.
Courtney Crutchfield, WR, Pine Bluff
The senior Arkansas-commit hauled in 3 passes for 165 yards, including a 92-yard touchdown, in the Zebra’s 45-13 win over Little Rock Central.
Austyn Dendy, WR/S, Pine Bluff
The senior had an 89-yard kickoff-return touchdown, as part of a 4-TD performance in the first half. That included 3 touchdown catches, in the Zebra’s 45-13 win over Little Rock Central.
Jayden Smith, RB, White Hall
The senior had 27 carries for 300 yards and 2 touchdowns, in the Bulldogs’ 34-27 loss to Warren.
Jackson Denton, QB, Warren
The freshman completed 19 of 29 passes for 285 yards and 3 touchdowns, in the Lumberjacks’ 34-27 win over White Hall.
CJ Brown, WR, Bentonville
The senior Arkansas-commit caught 7 passes for 135 yards and 3 total TDs, including an 81-yard reception, along with a 99-yard kickoff return, in the Tigers’ 42-39 loss to Conway.
Carter Nye, QB, Bentonville
The senior completed 23 of 43 passes for 297 yards, with 2 passing touchdowns and a rushing score, in the Tigers’ 42-39 loss to Conway.
Lajket Kannangaki, FB, Springdale
The junior rushed for 177 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 42-38 win over Farmington.
Noel Howard, RB, Springdale
The junior rushed for 162 yards, including 112 in the first half, in the Bulldogs’ 42-38 win over Farmington.
Russell Hodge, RB, Farmington
The junior finished with 163 rushing yards and 2 scores, in the Cardinals’ 42-38 loss to Springdale.
James Martin, RB, Bryant
The senior had 15 carries for 174 yards and a pair of touchdowns, in the Hornets’ 45-31 win over Christian Brothers College (St. Louis, Mo).
Jordan Walker, QB, Bryant
The junior threw for 286 yards and 2 touchdowns, in the Hornets’ 45-31 win over St. Louis (Mo.) Christian Brothers.
Mytorian Singleton, WR, Bryant
The senior had 6 catches for 153 yards, including a 62-yard score, in the Hornets’ 45-31 win over St. Louis (Mo.) Christian Brothers.
Owen Miller, QB, Harding Academy
The junior completed 13 of 18 passes for 135 yards and added 81 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, in the Wildcats’ 38-7 victory over Camden Harmony Grove.
Isaac Baker, RB, Harding Academy
The junior ran for 134 yards and 2 touchdowns, in the Wildcats’ 38-7 victory over Camden Harmony Grove.
Cade Yates, QB, Mountain Home
The senior was 16-of-21 passing for 378 yards with 3 touchdowns, and rushed 10 times for 27 yards and another score, in the Bombers’ 44-31 win over Harrison.
Jett Hannaford, WR, Mountain Home
The senior caught 7 passes for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns, in the Bombers’ 44-31 win over Harrison.
Braden Long, RB, Harrison
The senior ran 32 times for 164 yards and a touchdown, in the Goblins’ 44-31 loss to Mountain Home.
Tucker Dixon, RB, Nashville
The sophomore rushed for 119 yards on 25 carries, in the Scrappers’ 24-21 win over Hope.
--Steve Andrews
Photo of Carter Nye by Steve Andrews
