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Adam Martinez leads Meadows to win over Agassi Prep

The Meadows senior Adam Martinez rushed for 196 yards and scored six total touchdowns on Friday as the Mustangs dominated visiting Agassi Prep, 41-20.

Agassi Prep (1-4, 1-3 2A Southern League) started the scoring with a 70-yard fumble return touchdown by Xavier Hewing.

Martinez answered immediately, returning the ensuing kickoff 80-yards for a touchdown. Martinez, who carried the ball 26 times, added second-quarter touchdown runs of 8 and 7 yards which gave the Mustangs (5-2, 4-1) a 19-14 lead at the half.

Martinez added TD runs of 40, 18 and 18 yards in the second half.

The Meadows senior quarterback Jack Berkley added 19 carries for 58 yards. The Mustangs controlled the game with their potent ground attack, rushing for 308 yards as team.

Allen Merrit set the offensive tone for Agassi Prep, hauling in four receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown. Stars quarterback Micah Gayman completed 8 of 20 passes for 163 yards and a touchdown.

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