Mansfield was the 62-53 winner over Martin when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Tigers took a blow against the Warriors on Thursday, falling 74-47. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Mansfield, racking up 11 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Chase Fisher, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Daylon Cobb and Javian Jones-Priest. Cobb gained 239 total yards and four touchdowns while Jones-Priest rushed for 191 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per carry. Those 191 rushing yards gave Jones-Priest a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Chase Devoll, who threw for 191 yards and three TDs on only 16 passes.
Mansfield now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Martin, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Mansfield didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 42-34 defeat against Midway on the 19th. As for Martin, they have also already played their next contest, a 40-21 loss against Lamar on the 18th.
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