Ryan Allen | Student-Athlete of the Week

Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect #StudentAthleteOfTheWeek is Ryan Allen.

Ryan Allen is a sophomore quarterback and defensive end for the Mountainburg Dragon football team. Ryan has been playing with the senior high team since the end of his freshman year. 

Ryan views his position as a quarterback as a leadership position both on and off the field.

“I’ve always tried to help my guys do what they do to do and keep them out of trouble during school. I’ll remind them that we have a game Friday night, so everyone needs to keep up the good work. I try to keep them up. It comes with the role of being a quarterback.” 

Ryan feels great pride wearing the Dragon jersey. 

“Putting on that practice jersey and the game time jersey are two different feelings that rush the adrenaline. I get to show the pride of my school alongside my friends. It’s something different about Friday nights when you’re under those lights. It just hits home.”


The Dragons play the Hector Wildcats this Friday night, followed by Westside next week.