South Fork rallies to defeat Martin County in Martin Bowl 43
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:47 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
South Fork mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter to edge Martin County 14-13 on October 2 at Napoli Orthodontics Stadium. Champ Smith threw two touchdown passes to Matthew Hicks in the final quarter, with the decisive score coming with 51.2 seconds remaining. Nicky Arcaro's forced fumble late in the game sealed South Fork's victory, ending a six-game losing streak in the rivalry. The Bulldogs were inspired to perform following a shaky start, trailing 13-0 after Martin County scored early in the final period.
- •South Fork improves to 1-6 against Martin County in the rivalry.
- •Champ Smith completed 5 of 7 passes for 70 yards on the game-winning drive.
- •Nicky Arcaro's strip-sack led to the critical turnover late in the game.
- •South Fork ended a six-game losing streak in the Martin Bowl.
- •The game was played at Napoli Orthodontics Stadium on October 2.
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Martin Bowl 43: South Fork uses late comeback to snap six-game skid
"South Fork rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat Martin County 14-13 and end a six-game losing streak in the rivalry.
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