HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Cardinals cruise past Warriors at The Rock

Martin County rode a bruising ground game to a 40-6 victory over East Ridge in a game payed at The Rock on Friday night.

Running back Branson Smith ran for 100 yards and two scores as the Cardinals moved to 3-1.

Quarterback Jason Maynard rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown and tossed a 50-yard scoring pass to Parker Davis. Logan Proctor and Dawson Mills added  TDs on the ground.

Running back Kolby Sparks has 91 yards on just five carries.

Randy Kinser finished with 12 tackles as Martin County held the Warriors to just one score. Keaton Meade had seven tackles, including three sacks, and recovered a fumble.

Jacob Carter forced a fumble while having seven tackles, four for losses. Smith and Proctor added six each.

Martin County travels to Shelby Valley (3-1) and East Ridge (0-4) will host Bath County (0-4) on Oct. 9. Both games will kick off at 7:30 pm.