Martin couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Lake Travis Cavaliers on Friday, falling 51-12. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 86th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 17th).
Alex Mathiesen threw for 72 yards on three of ten attempts.
Chancellor Tealer was his top target, picking up 62 receiving yards. On the ground,
Brooks Briggance rushed for 74 yards on only nine carries, and also threw for 61 yards and a touchdown.
Vann Hopping went supernova for Lake Travis, rushing for 182 yards and five touchdowns on only 13 carries. Hopping's longest rush was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Chaston Ditta, who threw for 146 yards and two touchdowns.
Martin will head out on the road to take on Guyer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Martin is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Lake Travis, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Rockwall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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