With a playoff game on the line, Martinsville rose to the challenge on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Charlestown Pirates 56-0. The result was nothing new for the Artesians, who have now won four contests by 20 points or more so far this season.
Among those leading the charge was Christian Koons, who rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Martinsville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 214 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September.
Martinsville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Adam Branham and Grady Gardner. Gardner has been hot , having also posted five or more total tackles the last five times he's played.
Martinsville's victory bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Charlestown, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Martinsville will head out to take on Silver Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Silver Creek: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Martinsville has snatched up seven consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season. Charlestown does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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