With his team needing a win to qualify for the playoffs, Landon Martens had a career day on the ground. The senior exploded for 249 yards on 18 carries and led the Eagles to a 35-8 win at Orosi, Nov. 13. The Eagles made the the CIF Central Section Division V playoffs for the first time in 6 years and will travel to Lindsay, Nov. 20.
Martens finished the regular season with 14 TDs and 1,188 yards on 187 carries.
For more information, read the Football sport shorts, 2009 and watch the slideshow on each game.