Running back Shawn Martin’s 334-yard, four-touchdown rushing day helped Scottsdale Coronado edge Chandler Seton, 34-32 on Friday in an important 4A-II East Sky Region contest.
But more than for the team, coach B.J. Pasquel was happy to see Martin do it for himself.
He has been a running back on varsity the past two seasons, but didn’t get a chance to get the bulk of the carries. Travis Huff was the starter two seasons ago, and Kaylin Ashley took the majority of the carries last year.
But Martin was pegged the starter this year, and he came through for the Dons against Seton.
“It was great,” Pasquel said. “He’s one of the best kids around. It’s nice to see him have a big game.”
Martin could have another good showing this week against an Arcadia squad that has been prone to giving up yards on the ground.
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