Football Recap: Martin County picks up sixth straight win at home

By Team Reports Sep 22, 2024, 8:37pm

Football Recap: Martin County Cardinals vs. Magoffin County Hornets

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Martin County entered their tilt with Magoffin County on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They snuck past the Magoffin County Hornets with a 28-22 victory. For the Cardinals, this counts as revenge for the 16-14 loss the Hornets walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.

Devon Maynard rushed for 177 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.9 yards per carry.

Martin County pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Magoffin County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Martin County will venture away from home to challenge Perry County Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Magoffin County, they will square off against Belfry at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Belfry's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.

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