NWADG Prep Rally Football Playoff

2018

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26 PREP RALLY PLAYOFF: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018 CLASS 3A Baptist Prep (4-5-1) on Friday in the opening round. He has rushed for 1,179 yards on 153 carries and 21 touchdowns this season, but Hyatt said it could more, much more. He's only played four quarters three times this season and three quarters twice. Ray has also started at linebacker for three years. e 5-foot-7, 201-pound fullback grew up like many boys in Booneville, playing pee-wee football since fourth grade and hoping to get the chance to play for the Bearcats on Friday. "I grew up watching Anthony Napier play and always wanted to be like him," Ray said. But the tables have now turned and Ray knows it. He's now that player that many youngsters want to emulate. "Coach Hyatt talks about being a good example and always giving your best," Ray said. "Because you never know who's watching." ere's plenty of state title talk around town, but Ray said coaches try to keep the players focused on each game. at's been the case for the most part, Ray said. "ey just keep telling us play hard and just let it play out," Ray said. "We could always do a little better, but I think it's been good so far." Ray, who rushed for more than 800 yards a year ago, said he's done a better job of following blocks this season. But running virtually the same offense for the past eight years, helps too. "I've trusted my line more," Ray said. "I think that's why I've had more success. I depend on them to make the blocks and I've made better cuts. It's like we've done it a million times and makes it run really smoothly." Hyatt said Ray's done his job and more to hold up the family name and the Booneville tradition. And Hyatt should know. He coached Ray's father and uncle. Now Carson and his two younger brothers are in the program in seventh and ninth grade, respectively. at means there will be another Ray playing for the Bearcats for a few more years. WESTSIDEEAGLE OBSERVER/RANDY MOLL Greenland sophomore Jett Dennis (5) looks for room to run as Gentry senior Peyton Wright (3) reaches for the tackle. Greenland is the No. 4 seed from the 3A-1 Conference and will travel to Harding Academy for a first-round playoff game. Gentry is the No. 5 seed from the 4A-1 Conference and will travel to Mena to open the playoffs.

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