By Justin Sokeland

WBIW.com

MARTINSVILLE – Martinsville, defending a championship Bedford North Lawrence so desperately craved, would not get fooled again. The world looks just the same.

Buffeted by the strong headwinds of history, BNL’s quest for a program-changing sectional crown was denied, the new boss was the same as the old boss as the Artesians asserted their dominance once more, celebrating a title while the dreams of the Stars were shattered into pieces and tears.

Powered by a brutal running game, almost unstoppable in its juggernaut style, Martinsville blasted to a 49-35 shootout victory over BNL in the Sectional 23 finale on Friday night. Who did the damage? That would be Lucas Dewey, who moved the decimal point a few spaces while churning out 235 yards and four touchdowns.

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