Football Game Preview: Perry Meridian Falcons vs. Martinsville Artesians

Perry Meridian is 0-7 against Martinsville since September of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Falcons will be playing at home against the Artesians at 7:00 p.m. Perry Meridian has given up an average of 30.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

The home team had won the previous four meetings between Perry Meridian and Greenwood, and Greenwood kept the tradition alive. The Falcons received a blow on Friday as they fell 35-20 to the Woodmen.

The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Jackson Schoch, who threw for 266 yards and two TDs, and also rushed for 48 yards. Perry Meridian's leading receiver Ashton Jackson was Schoch's top target yet again, picking up 86 receiving yards and one score.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 42 points the game before, Martinsville was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They took a blow against Whiteland, falling 41-13. The Artesians were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 27-6.

Perry Meridian will have to contain Lucas Dewey as he made an impact in Martinsville's last game. He rushed for 159 yards.

Perry Meridian's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Martinsville, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 2-4.

Perry Meridian suffered a grim 41-21 defeat to Martinsville when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Falcons 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.