After flying high against Bertie last Thursday, Martin County came back down to earth. The Gators fell 37-26 to the Hunt Warriors on Friday.
Martin County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kamarion Larry and Jah Sheppard. Martin County received some extra help from Elijah Short, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Mez Harris was nothing short of spectacular for Hunt: he rushed for 200 yards and a pair of TDs on only 13 carries. Harris' longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Doryan Jones helped out on the ground, rushing for 88 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Martin County now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Hunt, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Martin County will challenge Southside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hunt, they will face off against South Garner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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