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 host 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).
Grand Prairie might have lost, but man, Bralen Smith was a machine: he 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 took their match at home last Friday with ease, bagging a 55-3 win over Lamar. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Brooks Brigance went supernova for Martin, rushing for 126 yards and four touchdowns on only seven carries. Trantan Miles was another key player, rushing 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 was taken down by Martin 58-10 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Grand Prairie have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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