Martin (Arlington, Texas) vs. Carroll (Southlake, Texas)Martin (12-1) pulled off a shocker last week, beating then-nationally ranked Trinity (Euless), 19-7, and handing the Trojans their earliest exit from the playoffs since 2003. Martin avenged season-ending playoff losses to Trinity in 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010. The star(s) of the game was the Warriors' defense, which held Trinity 36 points below its season average and limited star running back Joel Kimpela to just 87 rushing yards. Kimpela gained 356 rushing yards against Allen the week before.
Carroll had to erase a 17-point second-half deficit to remain unbeaten and eliminate Bowie (Arlington) last week, 21-17. Standout junior quarterback
Kenny Hill was involved in all three Carroll scores, including two touchdown runs. A win Saturday over Martin would give the Dragons their first trip to the state semifinals since 2006, when they won their second consecutive national title.
Mitch Stephens: Martin 28, Carroll 27
Steve Montoya: Carroll 28, Martin 24
Stephen Spiewak: Carroll 24, Martin 14
Kevin Askeland: Carroll 10, Martin 7
Jamie DeMoney: Carroll 23, Martin 17
Kenny Hill and Carroll will be riding high after a big comeback last week.
File photo by Neil Fonville
