Martin County is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Friday. After each having a week off, they and the First Flight Nighthawks will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. First Flight took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Martin County, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Martin County made easy work of Greene Central and carried off a 38-14 victory. Considering the Gators have won three games by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Among those leading the charge was Jordan Matthewson, who rushed for 73 yards and one touchdown. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made six total tackles. Chris Bell was in the mix as well, providing Martin County with two scores.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: 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 other 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.
Meanwhile, First Flight played a tough contest last Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against Holmes, falling 75-20. The Nighthawks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 68-7.
First Flight's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Martin County, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
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