Atkins won the last time they faced Yellville-Summit and Jaden Martin did his part to make sure it happened again. The Atkins Red Devils blew past the Yellville-Summit Panthers, posting a 50-14 win thanks in part to Martin, who rushed for 177 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2023.
Martin was just one part of a punishing run game: Atkins was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 284 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 208 rushing yards in nine consecutive contests.
Atkins' defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. Leading the way was Solomon Lytle with two sacks.
Atkins' record is now 6-3. As for Yellville-Summit, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Atkins will take on Mayflower at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Atkins will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last. As for Yellville-Summit, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers takes on Episcopal at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Yellville-Summit is facing Episcopal at the right time seeing as Episcopal is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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