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 took a blow against Bowie, falling 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 blew past Lamar 55-3 at home last Friday. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Brooks Brigance was a one-man wrecking crew for Martin as he rushed 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.
Grand Prairie's defeat 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 dealt a bruising 58-10 loss at the hands of Martin in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Grand Prairie have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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