Belle Vernon’s Martin playing with elite 7-on-7 football team, will miss some basketball games

By: Bill Beckner Jr.
Monday, January 23, 2023 | 5:44 PM

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Quinton Martin might miss a few basketball games this season as he continues his ascent to major college football.

The junior from Belle Vernon is playing 7-on-7 football this winter with the nationally renowned Trillion Boys organization out of Los Angeles.

Martin is seeking top-level competition as he works toward his senior season and maps out his football future.

He was out of town Friday when Belle Vernon played at Gateway. He was with Trillion over the weekend in Miami for the Battle 7 on 7 event.

His return visit to the Sunshine State landed him another Power 5 scholarship offer, this one from Miami.

Martin, a 6-foot-3, 200-pounder who played running back and defensive back for the Leopards during their run to WPIAL and PIAA Class 3A championships, has more than 20 high-end offers, including Penn State, Ohio State, Pitt, West Virginia, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Texas, Florida State and others.

He is averaging 16.5 points and 10 rebounds over eight games this season for the Leopards (7-7).

Rumors of Martin committing were stamped out Monday by “Team Q,” the team that represents him.

After a great talk with @coach_cristobal I’m beyond blessed to announce that I have received an offer from The University Of Miami ???????? @Trillion_Boys @EdOBrienCFB @RivalsFriedman @BVAFootball @210ths pic.twitter.com/ApBM9TcVet

— Quinton Martin (@Team_Quinton) January 22, 2023

All of us here at Team Q are incredibly grateful for the flurry of attention re: Q’s recruitment journey. Regardless of what other media outlets report, Quinton has not committed to any school, all schools are “top” contenders, and all offers are being considered. Meanwhile…..

— Quinton Martin (@Team_Quinton) January 24, 2023

….Q had a great weekend.

The weekend kicked off on Friday with Quinton speaking at Westmoreland Community Action’s Annual Meeting to champion his community while creating impactful relationships and helping those in need. Then…. pic.twitter.com/fdxDGJk0b5

— Quinton Martin (@Team_Quinton) January 24, 2023

…. He headed to Florida to compete in Battle’s 7v7 tourney with the Trillion Boys. Q did a great job and represented SWPA very well. He even brought along his SAT book to study. After a quick stop at the beach, Q and Co. caught their flights back to PA….. pic.twitter.com/dC38PSu67a

— Quinton Martin (@Team_Quinton) January 24, 2023

Bill Beckner Jr. is a TribLive reporter covering local sports in Westmoreland County. He can be reached at bbeckner@triblive.com.

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