Buck Ringgold is a veteran high school sportswriter with extensive experience covering sports in Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. He is a longtime contributor to High School On SI.
Standout tailback Tony Manuel rushes for 3 TDs as the Tigers pick up district win against crosstown rival
Late field goal lifts Raptors past the Cougars to remain undefeated on the season
Quarterback Ty Snell throws for 267 yards and 3 TDs as Allen gets decisive road victory to move to 4-0
Despite an off week for many teams, there was still no shortage of top players that made an impact in Week 3 of the season
Several players in Week 2 made key, game-winning plays to help their squads prevail
Several running backs get plenty of carries for substantial gains to highlight top performers from ‘The Natural State’
The top 25 ranked teams in Colorado high school football through Week 3 of the 2026 season.
The Top 25 rankings for Arkansas high school football through Week 2 of the 2026 season.
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