By Matt Browning

Jy’Vaughn Martin of Heights was chosen as the Midwest Billboard Performer of the Month for October.

Through three games Martin leads the Falcons in tackles with 33 and tackles for a loss with 3.5. He also has a fumble recovery.

“It means a lot to be picked for the player of the month,” Martin said. “It feels good to see all the working and grinding in the dark we did come to light.”

Martin, who is one of the leaders of the defense, believes the Falcons can continue to improve each week and finish the season with a winning record.

“I believe if we follow the coaching and play how we are coached we can continue to have a winning record, and take it week by week,” Martin said.

Martin finished with 63 tackles last season and if this season was a normal nine game schedule, he would be on pace for 99 tackles.

“Individually I am working on my aggressiveness and learning how to get off blocks, and also keep my team motivated at all times,” Martin said.

Martin is hopeful his football career is not over after this year. But he does know what he wants to do with his professional career.

“In college I would like the chance to play at the next level,” Martin said. “Career wise I want to study Fire Science and become a firefighter.”