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INSTANT REACTION: Mart Overpowers Hamlin for 3rd Straight Title
In the second quarter, Mart's defense began to settle in and the offense turned to Freeman, who picked up his second touchdown of the game. A failed 2-point conversion made it 14-12. Late in the second quarter, he would add to his total and give Mart the lead.
Mart's defense start to assert itself in the third quarter as Klyderion punctuated that fact with a 33-yard interception return for a score to push Mart's lead to two scores.
On the day, Mart forced four takeaways, including a fumble recovery in the fourth quarter with Hamlin facing first and goal. Hamlin scored on its next possession and failed on the 2-point conversion, but could not get the onside kick recovery.
Freeman, who garnered the game's offensive MVP award, rushed for 173 and three touchdowns on 21 carries.
