HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Sparks runs wild in Cardinals win over Blackcats

Martin County running back Kolby Sparks ran through Prestonsburg’s defense in leading the Cardinals to a 48-20 win at The Rock on Friday night.

He finished with 359 yards and four touchdowns on 26 rushing attempts as the Cardinals moved to 7-3. Branson Smith added 83 yards and two scores on 12 carries while quarterback Jason Maynard ran for a touchdown.

Prestonsburg quarterback Reece Hamilton passed for a pair of scores, both to Jon Little. He hauled in three passes for 59 yards.

Running back Carter Akers had 176 yards and one touchdown on 19 rushing attempts.

Martin County will close out the regular season on the road at East Carter (7-3) on Friday night. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.