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Martin takes advantage of Bowie injuries in 39-22 win

Bowie lead evaporates after losses of two quarterbacks, star DT

ARLINGTON — Arlington Bowie was leading by 10 points in the first half.

But it wasn’t winning the battle of attrition.

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Bowie lost its star quarterback, Kolby Listenbee, and his backup, as well as stalwart defensive tackle Demonte Hood, to first-half injuries, as Martin ground out 242 rushing yards to pull away for a 39-22 win at Cravens Field.

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It was the District 4-5A opener for both, with Martin and Bowie expecting to challenge for the district title.

Bowie (2-2) jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead, thanks to a 59-yard wide receiver screen from Listenbee to D.J. White.

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On Bowie’s second scoring drive, Listenbee — a TCU pledge — was slammed to the turf by Martin’s Devonte Fields and Ty Smalley. He left the game with concussion-like symptoms on a drive eventually capped by a 29-yard field goal by Jose Jara. Listenbee did not return.

His backup, Keaton Perry, tore his meniscus in the second quarter.

The 6-0, 285-pound Hood injured his knee, leaving the field on crutches.

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“We fought,” Bowie coach Kenny Perry said. “But when you lose both your [quarterbacks], it’s just a shame.”

Martin — in what coach Bob Wager called an “off-season win” — showed its conditioning, jumping out to two quick scores after halftime. Kyle Hicks scored the first of his two touchdowns on a 14-yard run with 7:47 remaining in the third quarter, and Martin (4-0) never looked back.

Hicks finished with 144 rushing yards, while Cameron Williams added 62 rushing yards and a score.

“In the second half, we really tried to run the ball and wear them out …” Martin tackle Steven Baggett said. “[Hicks and Williams] are the best running back duo in the state of Texas, I think.”