WESTSIDE -- At least three seniors signed a letter of intent last week to play next year at Arkansas colleges and universities. Included among those who signed were the following.
Chris Childress
SCHOOL Gravette
HEIGHT 6-4
WEIGHT 176
COLLEGE Hendrix College
Childress was a top player in all three phases for the Lions. ... One of the state's top punters, Childress averaged more than 40 yards per punt and was named to the All-NWADG Division II first team. ... Also handled the kicking duties with 30 of 33 on extra point attempts and 4 field goals with a long of 37 yards. ... Offensively, Childress had 8 catches, and on defense, he had 79 total tackles and 3 interceptions.
Jon Faulkenberry
SCHOOL Gentry
HEIGHT 6-1
WEIGHT 190
COLLEGE Henderson State
Faulkenberry is likely the most athletic quarterback in Northwest Arkansas regardless of classification. He is a multi-sport standout in football, basketball and track. ... Led the Pioneers to a playoff berth last fall. ... Had an incredible 7 rushing touchdowns against Greenland. ... The dual-threat Faulkenberry passed for 1,789 yards and 15 TDs, and ran for 1,453 yards and 19 TDs. ... Also had 2 interceptions on defense and 1 defensive touchdown.
Bailey Soule'
SCHOOL Gravette
HEIGHT 6-2
WEIGHT 260
COLLEGE Henderson State
Soule' was a do-it-all player for the Lions, playing roles all over the field in a stellar three-year career. ... He scored four rushing touchdowns as a fullback and had one catch as a tight end on offense. ... On defense, Soule' was a force in the middle of Gravette's D-line with 82 total tackles, 19.5 tackles-for-loss, 10.0 sacks and 35 quarterback hurries.
Sports on 02/14/2018