First Flight is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Friday. After each having a week off, they and the Martin County Gators will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. First Flight has given up an average of 32.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
First Flight is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Holmes last Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Nighthawks were beaten by the Aces 75-20. The Nighthawks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 68-7.
Meanwhile, Martin County made easy work of Greene Central last Friday and carried off a 38-14 win. Considering the Gators have won three contests by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
First Flight better keep an eye on Jordan Matthewson. He was instrumental in Martin County's win, rushing for 73 yards and one score. Matthewson didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made six total tackles. Chris Bell was in the mix too, providing Martin County with two touchdowns.
Martin County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 284 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 201 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Martin County's defense and their five sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. They received some extra help from Bell, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Martin County now has a winning record of 3-2. As for First Flight, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
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