Grand Prairie had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it seven. They had to suffer through a 65-6 loss at the hands of the Martin Warriors. The Gophers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-0.
As for Martin, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3. The final result isn't all that surprising considering their considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 135th, while Grand Prairie is ranked 684th).
Martin's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was ' Ty Ingram, who picked up 55 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Another rusher making a difference was Javian Jones-Priest, who rushed for 61 yards and one score on only five carries.
Grand Prairie and Martin will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Gophers see the field they'll take on Haltom at 7:00 p.m. on October 9. As for Martin, their break will end when they face Bowie at 7:00 p.m. on October 9.
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