Arkansas high football: Top stars, best performances from the second week of the playoffs
Listed below are some of the top stars and best performances of Week 2 of the high school football state playoffs. If you know of a top performer we should include, please let us know.
CJ Brown, WR, Bentonville
The senior Arkansas-commit had 2 catches for 112 yards and a touchdown, and also ran for a 46-yard touchdown, in the Tigers’ 42-14 win over Cabot.
Carter Nye, QB, Bentonville
The senior completed 20 of 28 passes for 431 yards and 4 touchdowns in the Tigers’ 42-14 win over Cabot.
Luke Coon, WR, Bentonville
The senior hauled in 10 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown in the Tigers’ 42-14 win over Cabot.
Da’Shawn Chairs, RB, Elkins
The senior had 16 carries for 167 yards and 3 touchdowns, and added a receiving TD, in the Elks’ 56-6 win over Monticello.
Dizzy Dean, QB, Elkins
The senior completed 17 of 25 passes for 123 yards and 3 touchdowns, and added 5 runs for 56 yards, in the Elks’ 56-6 win over Monticello.
Pucci Townsend Chairs, RB, Elkins
The junior hauled in 8 passes for 53 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Elks’ 56-6 win over Monticello.
Myron Thrash, RB, Bryant
The junior had 14 carries for 140 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Hornets’ 56-32 win over Rogers.
James Martin, RB, Bryant
The senior had 18 carries for 136 yards and a touchdown in the Hornets’ 56-32 win over Rogers.
Jordan Walker, QB, Bryant
The junior completed 12 of 17 passes for 244 yards and 4 touchdowns in the Hornets’ 56-32 win over Rogers.
Nick Miller, LB, Bryant
The junior amassed a game-high 13 tackles, including 1.5 for a loss, with a sack and an interception, in the Hornets’ 56-32 win over Rogers.
Jacob Jenkins, RB, Rogers
The senior carried 15 times for 95 yards and a touchdown, and caught 5 passes for 58 yards, in the Mounties’ 56-32 loss to Bryant.
Dane Williams, QB, Rogers
The senior completed 13 of 26 passes for 147 yards and a touchdown in the Mounties’ 56-32 loss to Bryant.
Walker White, QB, Little Rock Christian
The senior Auburn commit completed 17 of 27 passes for 303 yards and 4 touchdowns, and ran 9 times for 129 yards and 3 more touchdowns, in the Warriors’ 52-28 win over Van Buren.
Cade Bowman, WR, Little Rock Christian
The senior Ouachita Baptist baseball commit caught 8 passes for 202 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Warriors’ 52-28 win over Van Buren.
Kane Archer, QB, Greenwood
The sophomore completed 19 of 27 passes for 266 yards and 3 touchdowns, and ran for 39 yards, in the Bulldogs’ 56-14 win over Mountain Home.
Brayedan Davis, RB, Greenwood
The senior ran 18 times for 184 yards and 4 touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 56-14 win over Mountain Home.
Grant Karnes, WR, Greenwood
The junior caught 6 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown in the Bulldogs’ 56-14 win over Mountain Home.
Chris Hubbard, RB, Mountain Home
The senior ran 27 times for 100 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Bombers’ 56-14 loss to Greenwood.
Christian Setzer, RB, Fayetteville
The senior ran 24 times for 143 yards and a touchdown in the Bulldogs’ 30-24 win over Fort Smith Southside.
Drake Lindsey, QB, Fayetteville
The senior Minnesota commit completed 26 of 34 passes for 306 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 30-24 win over Fort Smith Southside.
Jaison DeLamar, WR, Fayetteville
The junior Arkansas baseball commit caught 11 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown in the Bulldogs’ 30-24 win over Fort Smith Southside.
Maddox McCrory, QB, Cabot
The sophomore completed 13 of 28 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers’ 42-14 loss to Bentonville.
Desmond Davidson, RB, Conway
The senior rushed 25 times for 135 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Wampus Cats’ 63-46 win over Bentonville West.
Donovyn Omolo, QB, Conway
The senior completed 25 of 33 passes for 404 yards and 6 touchdowns in the Wampus Cats’ 63-46 win over Bentonville West.
Cris ONeal, WR, Conway
The senior caught 10 passes for 154 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Wampus Cats’ 63-46 win over Bentonville West.
Landon Holcomb, QB, Pine Bluff
The senior completed 9 of 13 passes for 469 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Zebras’ 41-28 win over Hot Springs Lakeside.
Austyn Dendy, WR, Pine Bluff
The senior Missouri commit caught 2 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown in the Zebras’ 41-28 win over Hot Springs Lakeside.
Courtney Crutchfield, WR, Pine Bluff
The senior caught 5 passes for 281 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Zebras’ 41-28 win over Hot Springs Lakeside.
Elias Payne, WR, Benton
The junior caught 10 passes for 200 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Panthers’ 62-21 win over Greenbrier.
Drew Davis, QB, Benton
The sophomore completed 22 of 27 passes for 371 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Panthers’ 62-21 win over Greenbrier.
Braylen Russell, RB, Benton
The senior Arkansas commit rushed 16 times for 179 yards and 2 touchdowns, while hauling in 2 passes for 36 yards and another score, in the Panthers’ 62-21 win over Greenbrier.
Chris Barnard, FS, Benton
The senior racked up 12 tackles and had an interception in the Panthers’ 62-21 win over Greenbrier.
Grayson Porter, QB, Ashdown
The senior completed 9 of 14 passes for 150 yards and 3 touchdowns, and ran for 74 yards, in the Panthers’ 30-28 win over DeWitt.
Justin Ross, RB, DeWitt
The junior carried 9 times for 44 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Dragons’ 30-28 loss to Ashdown.
Koby Wilbanks, QB/FS, Ozark
The junior rushed for 244 yards and 4 touchdowns, and had 2 interceptions, to lead the Hillbillies to a 49-14 win over Lincoln.
Owen Miller, QB, Harding Academy
The junior completed 16 of 18 passes for 237 yards, carried 16 times for 124 yards, and accounted for 5 touchdowns, in the Wildcats’ 58-34 win over Malvern.
Jalen Dupree, RB, Malvern
The senior rushed 21 times for 172 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Leopards’ 58-34 loss to Harding Academy.
Ben Keithley, QB, Bismarck
The junior completed 16 of 30 passes for 323 yards and 4 touchdowns, and ran 16 times for 132 yards and another score, in the Lions’ 35-27 win over Charleston.
Reese Merechka, RB, Charleston
The senior rushed 20 times for 217 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Tigers’ 35-27 loss to Bismarck.
Dax Goff, RB, Booneville
The senior rushed for 197 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Bearcats’ 52-20 win over Osceola.
Dakota Mattson, WR, Booneville
The junior had 126 yards receiving and 3 touchdowns in the Bearcats’ 52-20 win over Osceola.
Bo Williams, RB, Shiloh Christian
The senior tallied 199 yards rushing and receiving with 3 total touchdowns – giving him 80 TDs for his career – in the Saints’ 42-30 win over Valley View.
Koby Turner, RB, Rivercrest
The senior rushed for 124 yards and 3 touchdowns, and also caught a TD pass, in the Colts’ 40-0 win over Gravette.
Cavonta Washington, QB, Rivercrest
The junior completed 17 of 21 passes for 183 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Colts’ 40-0 win over Gravette.
Elijah Romine, RB, Salem
The senior ran for 4 touchdowns in the Greyhounds’ 44-16 win over Jessieville.
Dennis Gaines, QB, East Poinsett County
The senior had 33 carries for 155 yards and 3 touchdowns, and also completed a 25-yard touchdown pass to his brother, Jacob, in the Warriors’ 34-20 win over Conway Christian.
--Steve Andrews
Photo by Ted McClenning
