Football Recap: Mart Panthers vs. Wortham Bulldogs
Mart won the last time they faced Wortham, and things went their way on Friday too. The Mart Panthers claimed a resounding 36-6 victory over the Wortham Bulldogs on the road. Considering the Panthers have won three games by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Mart had a senior duo take command as De?Montrel Medlock gained 82 total yards and two touchdowns and D'Angelo Rhodes rushed for 28 yards and two touchdowns. Mart also got a significant boost from Ah'Maad Scott, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 91 yards.
Mart wouldn't let Wortham keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mart can thank Kyler Medlock and Andrew Wiley for forcing both of them.
When it comes to explaining why Wortham lost, don't look at Kymani Johnson. Despite the final result, he picked up 91 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Mart's win was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Wortham, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers faces off against Hubbard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mart is facing Hubbard at the right time seeing as Hubbard is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Wortham, they will square off against Meridian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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