Football Recap: Martinsville Gets the Win

With a playoff win on the line, Martinsville rose to the challenge on Friday. They secured a 35-31 W over the Greenwood Woodmen. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Artesians considering their seven-point performance the game before.

Lucas Dewey

Rushing Touchdowns

10/24/25 @ Greenwood	3
10/10/25 vs Mooresville	1
10/03/25 @ Perry Meridian	1
09/19/25 vs Franklin Community	1
09/05/25 vs Greenwood	3

Lucas Dewey was his usual excellent self, rushing for 186 yards and three scores. That's the most rushing touchdowns he has posted since back in September. Another player making a difference was Chase Davis, who threw for 163 yards and a pair of TDs.

Martinsville didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Greenwood to a completion percentage of just 45%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Ty Stroud and Adam Branham, who each logged one passes deflected. Martinsville wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 60%.

Despite the loss, Greenwood still got an impressive performance from Ayden Houseman, who rushed for 144 yards and one touchdown on only 11 carries, and also threw for 239 yards and three TDs while picking up 12.0 yards per attempt. Houseman really tore up the turf during one magnificent 85-yard run. Benjamin Hommell was in the mix too, providing Greenwood with two scores.

Martinsville's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Greenwood, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-8.

Martinsville didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 52-20 win against Charlestown on the 31st. Greenwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.