The Martin varsity football team opened its season Thursday at home with a 12-8 loss to Fennville.
The Clippers didn’t score until the fourth quarter when they pushed across a touchdown and a two-point conversion. The Blackhawks scored their first TD in the opening period and added the other in the final quarter.
Martin lost in its season opener against Fennville a year ago 32-0 and two years was defeated by a 37-8 count.
