Jared Martin Earns Player of the Week Award and Scholarship
Jared Martin was selected as an NEX Player of the Week and earned a $500 scholarship from Nebraska Crossing Outlet. On Saturday, Dec. 6 Jared attended a banquet honoring 9 winners of the award. Bob and Laura Martin, Jared's parents, were also in attendance, along with his sister Mary Grace and brothers Cole and Luke. Also attending were Abby Phillips (friend of Mary Grace), Mr. Mechaelsen (Jared's football coach) and Mr. Curtis (Underwood Activities Director). Nick Handley, a radio personality from ESPN Radio, presented Jared with his scholarship. Coach Skip Yates nominated Jared after his peformance in the Treynor game in which Jared intercepted three passes, returning two for touchadowns late in the first half, helping the Eagles gain the victory, 33-7, over the Cardinals.