Damon Martin scored five first-half touchdowns to spark the Knights to their first win of the season, 48-25 over the Bulldogs (2-4) in Madison.

Martin’s first-half TDs were scored in three different ways. First, he returned a fumble 107 yards for the first touchdown. The junior added a 5-yard TD run. That was followed by a 56-yard interception return for a score. Then came a 44-yard fumble return, and, finally, a 15-yard run.

The Knights (1-5) took a 35-7 lead into halftime.

In the third quarter, Martin connected with Liam Fifield for a 15-yard scoring strike. Lucas Verrill capped the Knights’ scoring with a 25-yard touchdown scamper in the fourth quarter. Verrill also made 6 of 7 PAT kicks.

Martin completed 3 of 8 passes for 38 yards and a score. He also ran the ball nine times for 111 yards and two TDs. Verrill gained 70 yards on eight carries. Fifield caught two passes for 29 yards.