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So has sophomore Noah Shipp (6-1, 205). "Noah has all the physical tools you can ask for," Craig said. "He's got to step up his game. He could definitely have an impact if he wanted to." Wide receiver The Panthers have valuable expe- rience returning at wide receiver to help our their sophomore quarter- back. Senior Jonathon Graves (6-5, 172) is back at the X receiver after catch- ing 32 passes for 369 yards and four touchdowns. "Jonny Graves returns at X, big tall kid with a little speed," Craig said. "He'll go get the football. Length is obviously a strength. He should be our leading receiver." On the other side of the field at Z, the Panthers have another lengthy option in junior Cameron Stafford (6- 2, 165). Stafford, the younger brother of former Panther wideout Oren Staf - ford, caught seven passes for 50 yards as a sophomore in 2021. "Big tall kid, need to develop strength and speed," Craig said. Both Stafford and Graves have been injured for a good bit of the summer, allowing for younger kids to get reps. Sophomore Mikey McKinley (5-7, 131) is one of those 10th-graders. "Mikey is a kid that has another gear," Craig said. "A little smaller but definitely a ballplayer. He knows how to go and get the ball, which is always exciting to have a kid like that." Also getting work is junior Quinton Motsinger (5-6, 140). "He's a little smaller in stature but runs really good routes," Craig said. "He has a burst after the catch … He's really knowledgeable about our playbooks." Senior Nick Driscoll mans the inside Y position after catching 20 passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns as a junior. Sophomore Chaise Tighlman (5-5, 120) made plays over the summer and is "definitely on our radar." Sophomore Gio Flores may split out wide some, while senior Jace Mackey (5-5, 149) will play some at wideout and on special teams. "I feel like kids that get a chance to play varsity level and come back for a second and third year they're always going to be better," Craig said. "Friday night fast is what we call it. You've got to get up to speed. Friday nights are faster than Monday nights." Offensive line Siloam Springs returns only one starter on the offensive line, with the notable loss of All-State tackle Jace Sutulovich to graduation. 960A S. Mt. Olive Siloam Springs 479-524-5161 or 888-736-2020 GRAVETTE EYE CLINIC 1008 First Ave SE Gravette 479-323-7005 Call and schedule your eye appointment today. WWW.ROBERTSPHILPOTTEYE.COM Good Luck Panthers & Lions! We help you keep your eye on the ball! http://www.serfcopestcontrol.com • Licensed in AR, MO and OK • Bonded and Insured for your protection • Locally owned and operated Commercial – Residential Member of National Pest Management Association, inc Arkansas Pest Management Association Protecting you, your family and your home since 1974. oce: 479.273.2220 toll free: 1.800.495.2220 fax: 479.273.3401 Serfco POH & Garden AD 0117.pdf 1 1/24/17 11:20 AM • Licensed in AR, MO and OK • Bonded and Insured for your protection • Locally owned and operated Commercial – Residential Member of National Pest Management Association, inc Arkansas Pest Management Association Protecting you, your family and your home since 1974. oce: 479.273.2220 toll free: 1.800.495.2220 fax: 479.273.3401 Serfco POH & Garden AD 0117.pdf 1 1/24/17 11:20 AM 2022 Football Preview Wednesday, August 24, 2022 n C5 Herald-Leader/Westside Eagle Observer OFFENSE Continued from Page C4 Mark Ross/Special to 2022 Football Preview Siloam Springs junior Jed Derwin returns at running back for the 2022 season. See OFFENSE on Page C6