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Football - Iowa

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FOOTBALL

Oliver Martin

Wide receiver
IOWA CITY WEST HS
IOWA CITY, IOWA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-1
Press Release

Peak Performance

85

Receptions

127

Receiving yards

14

Receiving touchdowns
“Oliver Martin is an outstanding player. He's the best receiver that we've ever played against. We had to change our entire defensive game plan to try to limit his effectiveness.”
Jake Mueller
Head Coach
excellence star

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound senior wide receiver caught 85 passes for 1,272 yards and 14 touchdowns this past season, leading the Trojans to a 10-3 record and the Class 4A state final. Martin also averaged 26.1 yards per kickoff return and 18.8 yards per punt

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Academic Achievement

Martin has maintained a B average in the classroom.

first place ribbon

Exemplary Character

Also a baseball and swimming standout, he has volunteered locally on behalf of the Salvation Army, youth sports programs and community clean-up initiatives.