Crusader Spring Signing

On Thursday, April 30th, the Brother Martin Athletic Department hosted a Spring signing social in the Thornton Terrace for five Crusader student-athletes who are going to continue their careers at the next level. Mark Wisniewski ’81,Assistant Athletic Director led the ceremony, and team coaches spoke about each student’s athletic and academic achievements during their time as a Brother Martin student. After each athlete signed their papers, a small social was held for all the families, friends, and coaches. Congratulations to the following students on their big day!
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Seth Johnson – Missouri Valley (Wrestling)
Jonathan Parker – Jones County Community College (Baseball)
Thomas Peters – University of Southern Mississippi (Track & Field)
Yehia Riles – Iowa Lakes Community College (Wrestling)
Mason Williams – University of Chicago (Wrestling)

Seth, Yehia, and Mason helped lead the Crusaders to their fourth straight state championship this past February. Jonathan Parker has been a two year starter on the Brother Martin baseball team and was a member of the 2012-2013 Undefeated District Champion and State Quarterfinalist team & the 2013-2014 District Champion and State Quarterfinalist team.

Thomas Peters captured first place in the discus and javelin events in the District 9-5A Championship Meet on April 23rd and first place in Regionals. Peters set a new school record and recorded the farthest throw in the state so far this season with a throw of 202′ 10″.