Arlington Martin Claims District Football Championship

Arlington Martin defeated Arlington High 41-31 to secure the District 3-6A title.

Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football

Arlington Martin Claims District Football Championship

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Arlington Martin secured the District 3-6A football championship with a 41-31 victory over Arlington High. The win brings the team to a 9-0 overall record as they move within one win of an undefeated regular season.

Why it matters

This victory marks the fifth consecutive district championship for Arlington Martin. The result keeps the team in position for a perfect regular season as they prepare for the upcoming postseason.

Arlington Martin totaled 389 rushing yards during the game, led by Javian Jones-Priest who recorded 221 yards and four touchdowns. KJ Howell added 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns to the team's victory.

The players

Javian Jones-Priest

He is a primary running back for Arlington Martin who recorded 221 rushing yards and four touchdowns in the district title game.

KJ Howell

He is an Arlington Martin running back who contributed 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns to his team's district championship victory.

The details

Javian Jones-Priest clinched the win for Arlington Martin with a 9-yard touchdown run at the 3:22 mark. The team also successfully executed a fake punt, converting a fourth-and-4 with a 21-yard pass.

Arlington Martin won five straight district championships from 2019 to 2023.
Arlington High defeated Martin 49-31 in 2024.
Martin finished the 2025 season with a 4-6 record.
Javian Jones-Priest scored five touchdowns against Arlington Bowie on October 16, 2026.
Arlington Martin defeated Arlington High 41-31 on October 30, 2026.

Season Trajectory

Arlington Martin's recent district title marks a significant turnaround following a 4-6 finish in 2025. This victory solidifies their position in the upcoming 6A Division I playoffs as they compete against District 4-6A opponents.

With a 9-0 record and a 6-0 mark in district play, Arlington Martin needs three more victories to match the school record for most wins in a single season. The team is now set to host or travel for the opening round of the 6A Division I playoffs depending on their final result against Granbury.

The takeaway

Maintaining consistent performance throughout district play is essential for securing favorable playoff seeding in 6A football. Athletes looking to emulate this success should focus on high-efficiency yardage production and opportunistic play calling in critical short-yardage situations.

What happens next

Arlington Martin will play Granbury next week to conclude the regular season. Following the regular season, the team will advance to the first round of the 6A Division I playoffs against an opponent from District 4-6A.