By Austin Marsman
Martin lost a hard-fou
ght 21-8 battle Thursday night at Holton, evening its overall season record at 1-1.
Head coach Mike McGuire explained the loss as “issues with the defense and the inability to execute”
Early in the game, Martin’s Hunter Kershaw picked up a Holton fumble and went about 30 yards for the touchdown. The Clippers also were able to score a two-point conversion to post an 8-0 lead.
But Holton’s Brent McLaughlin answered with a touchdown and a teammate made the conversion. Both teams stayed at 8 points for the entire second and third quarters.
Clipper junior Robert Martin, had a great game defensively. He made a few key tackles and took scoring opportunities away from the Red Devils.
Holton scored in the dawn of the fourth quarter, prompting a response which never came from the beleaguered Clipper offense. Ultimately, the Red Devils assured the 21 to 8 victory by scoring a final touchdown and extra point.
It was a very different ballgame than the season opener a week ago in which Martin put 50 points on the scoreboard.
The Clippers next Friday will carry a 1-1 record and play host to Detroit University Prep Math and Science.
PHOTOS (Courtesy of Austin Marsman)
Robert “Rob” Martin
The Martin offensive line attempts to block for quarterback Travis Thorne’s (11) keeper.
