MARQUETTE, Mich. — The Martin Clippers are the division one 8-man football state champions! The Clippers took down Montabella, 52-14 on Saturday afternoon at the Superior Dome.

This is Martin's third state championship in the last four seasons. Montabella had an early 8-0 lead thanks to a Brady Kieff touchdown. The Clippers would score the next 52 points.

Senior quarterback Haylen Buell has been under center for all three of Martin's titles. On Saturday Buell had 179 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns and 134 passing yards and a touchdown. Bryer Watson had an 81-yard touchdown run in the win. The Clippers had 498 yards of offense, 364 on the ground.

This is the third state championship as well for head coach Brad Blauvelt. Martin finished the season a perfect 13-0.

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