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PREP RALLY PLAYOFF: 3 CLASS 7A transition that to games, using what he's showed me." Dick has also taught Morrow how to be more of a leader. "Last year I kind of just followed other people," Morrow said. "is year he's brought more vocal out of me. He's taught me how to be a leader and be vocal on the field." Dick said some of that has come with more success, which also breeds confidence. "It's awesome to visualize where he was in May and where he is now," Dick said. "In the spring, he was not as accurate as we'd like for him to be. I've told him 'you're light years from where you were in May as far as his consistency.'" Morrow is drawing some college interest as an athlete, Dick said. And he's confident the senior can succeed at the next level whether it be at quarterback or receiver. "I said if he had played receiver all the time, he'd have a highlight reel," Dick said. "But he's done whatever we've asked of him to help our team succeed." BENTONVILLE WEST Wolverines must replace receiver Bentonville West must use part of its bye week to find a new starting receiver. e Wolverines (6-4) will go through the Class 7A state playoffs without the services of sophomore Stephen Dyson, who suffered a foot injury during the second quarter of last week's game against Bentonville High. Dyson was West's second-leading receiver, having caught 34 passes for 348 yards and three touchdowns. "at's a huge blow for us and to a player who really came on," West coach Bryan Pratt said. "As a sophomore, he's started every game in a 7A program. at's pretty good. It's good for him and good for the future." Pratt said he expects a number of players will be used to fill Dyson's void. at will include junior linebacker Jonas Higson, who played that position some last year. Meanwhile, senior tailback Tyrese Smallwood also le the game with a possible concussion aer taking a hit in the first quarter, but Pratt expects him to be back in time for next week's game. Meanwhile, the Wolverines continue to look for the school's first playoff victory as they await the winner of this week's game between Rogers High and Conway to see who they will host in next week's quarterfinal game. "We're looking at this bye much like we did when we had the open date aer playing Bryant," Pratt said. "We have a week where we will have a chance to recover and refocus. NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE/CHARLIE KAIJO Bentonville West receiver Jonas Higson (21) scores a touchdown against Bentonville High. West, the No. 2 seed from the 7A-West Conference, earned a first-round bye. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018 Bentonville Glass Inc. SERVING NW ARKANSAS SINCE 1971 • RESIDENTIAL • AUTOMOTIVE • COMMERCIAL 507 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS 479-273-5545