The Martin Warriors will take on the Grand Prairie Gophers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Martin has given up an average of 44 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Thursday, Martin ended up a good deal behind Lamar and lost 40-21. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Warriors came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 128th, while the Vikings are ranked 298th).
Despite their defeat, Martin saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Javian Jones-Priest, who rushed for 126 yards on only 13 carries, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Daylon Cobb, who rushed for 84 yards on only ten carries.
Meanwhile, Grand Prairie played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by Bowie 64-14. The loss continues a trend for the Gophers in their meetings with the Volunteers: they've now lost four in a row.
Martin will have to contain Xavier Clinton as he made an impact in Grand Prairie's last game. He rushed for 64 yards and one touchdown.
Grand Prairie's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Martin, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Martin has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 229.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Grand Prairie struggles in that department as they've been averaging 209 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Martin against Grand Prairie when the teams last played back in September of 2024, as the team secured a 55-20 victory. In that game, the Warriors amassed a halftime lead of 38-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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