Alex Martin 𝕏

@NP_AlexMartin

covering high schools and fgcu for @thenewspress + @ndn. bylines in: @washingtonpost, @freep, @miamiherald, @orlandosentinel. say hi! [email protected]

Fort Myers, FL

Joined January 2014

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Nick Wilson@NickWilsonUSAT · Jul 23

The Dept. of Education directed the FHSAA to review "antiquated" recruiting bylaws following Teddy Bridgewater's suspension at Northwestern. Now the FHSAA is forced to act. And one way or the other, someone is going to be unhappy with the result. STORY: palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/h…

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Alex Martin 𝕏@NP_AlexMartin · Jul 25

NEXT WEEK: The 11th edition of The Big 15, a list of Southwest Florida’s top college football prospects, is here. We’ve got a handful making their respective debuts on The Big 15. Here’s how it’s gonna go: Monday: 15-13 Tuesday: 12-10 Wednesday: 9-7 Thursday: 6-4 Friday: 3-1

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FGCU Women's Basketball@FGCU_WBB · Jul 25

🦅 vs 🐔 We'll be soaring into a matchup against the 2025 National Runner Up South Carolina Gamecocks. Wings will flap and feathers will fly — we need YOU to 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑻𝑬𝑪𝑻 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑵𝑬𝑺𝑻! 🎟️🔗:brnw.ch/21wUqpb #Raining3s

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Jim Callis@jimcallisMLB · Jul 23

Supplemental 1st-rder Zach Root signs w/@Dodgers for $2.2 million (slot 40 value = $2,443,600)/ @RazorbackBSB LHP, high-floor starter, low-90s sinker touches 97 mph, three good secondaries (changeup, curveball, slider). @MLBDraft

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Alex Martin 𝕏@NP_AlexMartin · Jul 17

Spent a few weeks on this project, dissecting each and every SWFL state championship volleyball team dating back to the first one in 1982. Lots of unique stories here, whether it's @ECSsports' run in the 1990s and 2000s or @SeacrestSchool's dynasty. news-press.com/story/sports/h…

NP_AlexMartin's tweet card. A look at all 16 Southwest Florida teams to win FHSAA volleyball championships from the Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral area.

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Alex Martin 𝕏@NP_AlexMartin · Jul 17

F1 was outstanding. One of the best movies I’ve seen in quite some time.

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Alex Martin 𝕏@NP_AlexMartin · Jul 16

College Football 26 was released last week, and a total of 27 Southwest Florida players were in the initial release. Who’s the highest rated local in the game this cycle? The answer may surprise you. naplesnews.com/story/sports/h…

NP_AlexMartin's tweet card. College Football 26 came out last week with over 25 SWFL players in the initial release. Here is the list of the top rated local players in the game.

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JJ Cooper@jjcoop36 · Jul 16

In 3 batters, the NL All-Stars have given Paul Skenes more run support than he has received in 7 of his 20 starts this year.

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Alex Martin 𝕏@NP_AlexMartin · Jul 14

The 2025 MLB Draft has concluded and saw the fewest local selections since 2005 with the exception of 2020, when the draft was condensed to five rounds. Here's a look at the two local draftees from this year's class. news-press.com/story/sports/m…

NP_AlexMartin's tweet card. A total of 2 products, including Zach Root, were selected in this year's MLB Draft, which was held during All-Star Weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

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FGCU Baseball ⚾️@FGCU_Baseball · Jul 14

He’s seeing 𝙍𝙚𝙙! Congratulations to Justin Henschel on being selected by the @Reds in the 2025 @MLB draft!⚾️ #WingsUp

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Alex Martin 𝕏@NP_AlexMartin · Jul 14

.@FortMyersHS alum Zach Root on being drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers: "I couldn't be happier. This was my favorite team growing up. I'm happy to be a Dodger.” news-press.com/story/sports/m…

NP_AlexMartin's tweet card. Root was selected by the Dodgers at pick No. 40, becoming the area's highest pick since Shane McClanahan was selected 30th overall in 2018.

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Alex Martin 𝕏@NP_AlexMartin · Jul 14

The moment Zach Root's life changed forever. 8:57 p.m. EST, at Millennial Brewing in Downtown Fort Myers.

AArkansas Baseball@RazorbackBSB · Jul 14

A moment Zach Root will never forget 🥹

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Alex Martin 𝕏@NP_AlexMartin · Jul 14

#BREAKING: @FortMyersHS alum Zach Root (@ZachRoot07) has been picked by the Los Angeles Dodgers with the 40th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Root is the area's fifth first round pick this century, and the first since Shane McClanahan in 2018. STORY: news-press.com/story/sports/m…

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Alex Martin 𝕏@NP_AlexMartin · Jul 13

A handful of teams could draft Fort Myers alum and Arkansas left-hander Zach Root tonight. As for where he goes? We'll find out later this evening, but the Seattle Mariners, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, and Detroit Tigers are potential landing spots. news-press.com/story/sports/2…

NP_AlexMartin's tweet card. Root was elite with Arkansas this past season, pitching to a 9-6 record with a 3.62 ERA, striking out 126 over 99 1/3 innings pitched.

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Alex Martin 𝕏@NP_AlexMartin · Jul 11

.@FortMyersHS alum @ZachRoot07 is set to be picked in the 2025 MLB Draft, primed to be the first area first round pick since 2018. Where will the Fort Myers alum, Arkansas ace go? More analysis on Root and his stellar season with the Razorbacks⤵️ news-press.com/story/sports/2…

NP_AlexMartin's tweet card. The Fort Myers alum was elite with Arkansas this past season, pitching to a 9-6 record with a 3.62 ERA, striking out 126 over 99 1/3 innings pitched.

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Alex Martin 𝕏@NP_AlexMartin · Jul 10

My first College Football 26 game is in the books. Played with Wisconsin and @BishopVerotFB quarterback Carter Smith (@_CarterSmith9): 16 of 22, 315 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT 18 rushes, 197 yards 44-0 win over Syracuse.

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Jon Santucci@JonSantucci · Jul 10

The @FHSAA has received an allegation against Miami Northwestern's football program stemming from a social media post publshed earlier this week. FHSAA says they're looking into it. @NickWilsonUSAT @CFreemanJAX @DanLaForestFB @JohnGarcia_Jr palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/h…

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Alex Martin 𝕏@NP_AlexMartin · Jul 10

A few more names are in the Southwest Florida transfer tracker, including a 1,000-yard receiver and an offensive lineman that's helped churn out a pair of 1,500-yard seasons. news-press.com/story/sports/h…

NP_AlexMartin's tweet card. The Southwest Florida Transfer Portal is often active every summer, but this year, it's more active than ever. Here's a list of confirmed moves.

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Nick Wilson@NickWilsonUSAT · Jul 8

New July 4 recap w/ @JonSantucci: -Has a Florida school won the summer yet? -Should in-state staffs be worried about Fran Brown & Syracuse? -Which program has the most work to do this fall? -Favorite commitment of the weekend? news-press.com/story/sports/h…

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Alex Martin 𝕏@NP_AlexMartin · Jul 7

Definitely agree. The in-game interviews are something that need to be looked at. You really think Masyn Winn wants to be talking on a national broadcast with every run that crossed the plate that inning? Of course not.

DDave Wischnowsky@wischlist · Jul 7

Hey @espn, can you please eliminate these in-game interviews? Let the players focus on playing not on answering stupid questions!

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