Arkansas 8-man high school football report (10/25/2023)

The top performances from Week 8, plus rankings and this week's games in Arkansas prep 8-man football

Playoff time has arrived in the club division, while just two weeks remain in the regular season for sanctioned teams. 

See who put on the best performances from Week 8, along with updated rankings from each division and all of the games for Week 9 below. 

Also, be sure to subscribe to the Arkansas 8-Man Podcast with Aaron Weatherford and Steve Knox for more in-depth weekly recaps of 8-Man football across the state. 

TOP PERFORMERS

Cash Arnhart, Izard County Consolidated

Arnhart caught five passes for 189 yards and three touchdowns in ICC's 64-16 win over Augusta. Arnhart also logged 10 total tackles, including two for loss.

Kaden Avery, Rector

Avery rushed nine times for 108 yards in Rector's 44-6 win over Midland. 

Garrett Buchanan, Izard County Consolidated

Buchanan compiled 14 total tackles, one for loss, in ICC's 64-16 win over Augusta.

Wyatt Buchanan, Izard County Consolidated

The junior completed 11-of-18 passes for 320 yards and six touchdowns in ICC's 64-16 win over Augusta. 

Caleb Cowell, Subiaco Academy

The senior logged nine total stops, including two sacks, in Subiaco's 52-22 win over Genoa Central.

Danquez Crayton, Strong

The sophomore logged five tackles in Strong's 18-14 win over Spring Hill, as well as returned a fumble 48 yards for a score. 

Adonis Delaney, Mountain Pine 

The senior rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown in Mountain Pine's 26-22 win over Woodlawn. Delaney also collected five total tackles, one for loss, and nipped an interception. 

Jonas Elms, Cedar Ridge

Elms hauled in 11 catches for 120 yards in Cedar Ridge's 57-18 loss to Mountain View.

Anthony Gehrig, Subiaco Academy 

The senior logged five tackles and nipped an interception in Subiaco's 52-22 win over Genoa Central, as well as hauled in a 37-yard touchdown and averaged 58 yards per kickoff. 

Drew Henderson, Rector

The senior rushed for 203 yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries, as well as completed three of his four passes for 48 yards in Rector's 44-6 win over Midland. Henderson also surpassed the school record for rushing yards in a season with 1,507.

Aiden Jones, Cedar Ridge 

The junior rushed for 90 yards and scored all of the Timberwolves' touchdowns in Cedar Ridge's 57-18 loss to Mountain View. 

Brody Koch, Subiaco Academy

The senior compiled 323 yards of offense (37 passing, 169 rushing, 117 receiving) and scored seven total touchdowns in Subiaco's 52-22 win over Genoa Central. Koch also collected nine total stops, recovered a fumble and nipped an interception. 

Landon Koch, Subiaco Academy 

The sophomore led the Trojans with 10 total tackles, including one for loss, and also forced a fumble in Subiaco's 52-22 win over Genoa Central.

Isaiah Mahone, Cutter-Morning Star

Mahone finished with 134 receiving yards and three touchdowns on as many receptions in Cutter's 64-32 win over Fountain Lake. Mahone also logged 11 total tackles. 

Xander McCandlis, Izard County Consolidated

The junior logged 15 total tackles, including two for loss, recovered a fumble and nipped two interceptions, one returned 54 yards for a touchdown, in ICC's 64-16 win over Augusta.

Germyren McHenry, Strong

The junior rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown in Strong's 18-14 win over Spring Hill.

Kaiden McHenry, Strong

The junior compiled 120 yards of offense and returned a punt 72 yards for a touchdown in Strong's 18-14 win over Spring Hill.

Peyton Mills, Cutter-Morning Star

The junior completed 13-of-16 passes for 284 yards and five touchdowns, along with adding 60 yards on the ground, in Cutter's 64-32 win over Fountain Lake. 

Jamerion Mitchell, Strong

The junior led the Bulldogs with 10 total tackles and forced a fumble in Strong's 18-14 win over Spring Hill.

Jacob Mooneyhan, Rector

The senior led the Cougars with 11 total tackles in Rector's 44-6 win over Midland.

Chris Munroe, Subiaco Academy

The sophomore completed 10-of-17 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns in Subiaco's 52-22 win over Genoa Central. Munroe also logged three tackles and intercepted a pass on defense. 

Jack Newton, Mountain View

Newton scored touchdowns on both of his receptions, as well as logged six tackles and nipped two interceptions on defense, in Mountain View's 57-18 win over Cedar Ridge.

Brayden Reedy, Rose Bud

The senior hauled in 13 catches for 232 yards and three touchdowns in Rose Bud's 40-38 win over Marshall. Reedy also logged two tackles and nipped an interception on defense. 

Antonio Rookard, Mountain Pine

The sophomore led the Red Devils with seven total tackles, including three sacks, in Mountain Pine's 26-22 win over Woodlawn.

Michael Sexson, Cutter-Morning Star

The junior compiled 153 yards of offense (74 rushing, 79 passing) and three total touchdowns in Cutter's 64-32 win over Fountain Lake.

Drew Shelton, Mountain View

The senior completed 5-of-6 passes for 125 yards and three touchdowns in Mountain View's 57-18 win over Cedar Ridge. 

Jock Simpson, Cutter-Morning Star

The senior led the Eagles with 15 total tackles, including a sack, and returned an interception 65 yards for a score in Cutter's 64-32 win over Fountain Lake. Simpson also rushed for a 55-yard touchdown.

Gabe Spray, Izard County Consolidated

Spray hauled in three catches, two for touchdowns, for 69 yards in ICC's 64-16 win over Augusta.

Rush Sullivan, Mountain View 

Sullivan led the 'Jackets with 10 total tackles in Mountain View's 57-18 win over Cedar Ridge.

Bryce Walls, Rose Bud

The senior compiled 394 yards of offense (288 passing, 106 rushing) and five total touchdowns in Rose Bud's 40-38 win over Marshall. Walls also logged two tackles on defense. 

Jakiem Woods, Strong

The junior logged nine total tackles and forced a fumble in Strong's 18-14 win over Spring Hill.

Zyon Wyatt, Mountain Pine

The junior rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns in Mountain Pine's 26-22 win over Woodlawn. Wyatt also logged four tackles, including one for loss, and forced a fumble. 

SCORES AND RANKINGS

Sanctioned Division Rankings

1. Rector (7-0)

The Cougars closed out an undefeated regular season with a 44-6 win over Midland. They have two weeks to rest up before starting their quest to get back to War Memorial Stadium for another shot at winning the state championship. 

2. Strong (7-0)

Another impressive defensive performance powered the Bulldogs to a four-point victory over Spring Hill. A home game against No. 4 Mountain Pine is all that stands between Strong and a second undefeated regular season in the past three years. 

 3. Izard County Consolidated (5-3)

The defending state champions won back-to-back games for the first time this season when they took down Augusta last week and have outscored their previous two opponents 122-30 as they look to close out the regular season at home against No. 5 Brinkley for the 8-Man Game of the Week on Friday.

4. Mountain Pine (5-2)

The Red Devils bounced back from a close loss to Genoa Central by winning an even tighter one over Woodlawn. They have won four of their past five contests and travel to No. 2 Strong on Friday.

5. Brinkley (4-3)

The Tigers were on a bye. They travel to No. 3 Izard County Consolidated for the 8-Man Game of the Week on Friday to finish up regular season play. 

(Spring Hill, Woodlawn)

Club Division Rankings 

With the club playoffs kicking off this week, rankings will be based on seedings until the season has concluded. Below are the matchups for both the championship and consolation brackets.

Via Aaron Weatherford

Via Aaron Weatherford

SANCTIONED GAMES THIS WEEK

Izard County Consolidated vs. Brinkley *GAME OF THE WEEK* - Watch on YouTube.

Hermitage vs. Dermott 

Note: Hermitage has forfeited its previous four games, but this contest is still scheduled to play at the time of this publication.

Strong vs. Mountain Pine

Woodlawn vs. Marvell-Elaine 

Click here for full conference standings and scores.

--Kyle Sutherland | k_sutherlandAR