WHITTIER, Calif. (Nov. 22, 2022) - Poets senior linebacker Mark Martinez has made the 2022 CSC Academic All-District Team, the College Sports Communicators announced Tuesday.

He is now on the ballot for Academic All-America honors, with Sports Information Directors voting between now and Dec. 6.

The Psychology major starred in the classroom and on the field, also demonstrating impressive leadership with his community service and serving as president of the Psychology Club and Psi Chi Honor Society.

Martinez led the SCIAC in fumble recoveries this season and was tied for ninth in solo tackles.

He volunteers with the Interfaith Food Center, Brotherhood Leadership Program and Boys and Girls Club and is a member of both the Red Cross Club and Commuters of Whittier College Club on campus.

The football Academic All-America Team will be announced December 20 at 9 a.m. PT.

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