Martinez to Memphis
Josh Martinez, who graduated from Countryside in May, is going to Memphis as a preferred walk-on.
One of the steadest kickers in the county, Martinez made 10 field goals last year, including three of more than 50 yards. He also was a starter on the soccer team that won state in 2005-06 and made it to the region finals last season.
Martinez was considering USF but decided on Memphis after visting the campus with his father, Dave, a former major-leaguer who played for the Devil Rays.
In addition, Clearwater Central Catholic's Gilbert Alderman signed with Div. II Gannon University in Eerie, Pa. Last year, Alderman recorded 61 tackles and had 17 passes defensed in his first season as a full-time starter.
-- BOB PUTNAM
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Good luck to Josh....it is great that he is giving kicking a try...he was quite an asset to the football team at Countryside.....
Posted by: | July 28, 2007 at 07:42 AM