Mount Airy extended their postseason success on Friday against Starmount. They came out on top against the Starmount Rams by a score of 31-23. The Granite Bears' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Taeshon Martin was his usual excellent self, rushing for 251 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per carry. Those 251 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Mount Airy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 305 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 206 rushing yards in 29 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Starmount lost, don't look at Luke Collins. Despite the final result, he threw for 124 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 68 yards. Collins didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Colton Allen was in the mix as well, providing Starmount with two touchdowns.
Mount Airy pushed their record up to 13-0 with the win, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 8.1 points per game. As for Starmount, the loss snapped their winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 11-2 record.
Mount Airy will welcome Corvian Community at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Corvian Community: 7.8, Mount Airy: 8.6) so any points scored will be well earned. Starmount does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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