Football Preview: Grand Prairie Gophers vs. Martin Warriors
Grand Prairie has been away from home for three games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Martin Warriors at 7:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Grand Prairie was beaten by Bowie 54-25. While losing is never fun, the Gophers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 717th, while the Volunteers are ranked 266th).
Despite the defeat, Grand Prairie got top-tier performance from Bralen Smith, who rushed for 112 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries.
Meanwhile, Martin had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Lamar 55-3 at home. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Brooks Brigance was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 126 yards and four touchdowns on only seven carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Trantan Miles, who rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Martin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Grand Prairie's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Martin, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Grand Prairie took a serious blow against Martin in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 58-10. Will Grand Prairie have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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