Spartan Martinez Commits to Run for Southern University

Very happy for this guy. Jorge Martinez signed his LOI to run at @SouthernU_BR @ScarborHS is very proud today! pic.twitter.com/VFiScTAcXb

— Martin Wall (@bballmwall) April 17, 2015

According to this weekend's THE LEADER (May 2, 2015), Scarborough distance runner, Jorge Martinez accepted a track and cross country scholarship from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Martinez, who won the 1600 meter and 3200 meter run in the recent district track meet, will also run those events in this weekend's Region III meet in Huntsville.

Martinez's track/cross country resume

Sophomore (2012-13)
District Cross Country- 5th (Team Championship)
District Track- 1600 meter- 1st
                         3200 meter- 1st
Area Track- 1600 meter- 4th
                     3200 meter-2nd
Regional Track- 1600 meter-14th
                            3200 meter- 12th

Junior (2013-14)
District Cross Country- 1st (Team Championship)
Regional Cross Country- 27th
District Track- 1600 meter- 1st
                         3200 meter- 1st
Regional Track- 1600 meter- 10th
                           3200 meter- 10th

Senior (2014-15)
District Cross Country- 1st (Team Second Place)
Regional Cross Country- 32nd
District Track- 1600 meter- 1st
                         3200 meter- 1st