Mansfield put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Martin Warriors by a score of 62-53. That's two games straight that the Tigers have won by exactly nine points.
Mansfield had a senior duo take command as Braxton Van Cleave threw for 227 yards and four touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes and Jacobe Hayes picked up 172 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Hayes torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 75 yards.
When it comes to explaining why Martin lost, don't look at Brooks Brigance. Despite the final result, he rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also picked up 58 receiving yards. Khamarian Miller was another key player, rushing for 64 yards and two touchdowns.
Mansfield's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Martin, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mansfield will square off against Midway at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mansfield has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 143 points over their last three matches. As for Martin, they will challenge Lamar at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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