Bio


Martin Nevarez

Martin Nevarez

Class:
Jr.
Height/Weight:
5-11, 178
   
Hometown:
Casa Grande, Ariz.
Position:
Pole Vault
   
High School:
Central Arizona College
   

Background: 2008 outdoor NJCAA champion in the pole vault… 2008 NJCAA All-American in the decathlon… His team at Central Arizona placed second at the NJCAA Nationals… Was the 2006 Arizona 5A D1 state champion in the pole vault… Was named most valuable field athlete as a senior in high school.
 

Personal: Youngest child to Martin and Anna Nevarez…. Has two siblings, Miguel Duran and Jesus Rodriguez… Played in the marching band in high school… Is a trumpet player in the UMBC pep and jazz bands… Chose UMBC over Arizona State, University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University… Is a first generation Mexican-American…Born Aug. 21, 1987.