The report credits Martin with 14 goals last season, the highest total by a freshman in New Jersey. He also scored twice in the second half of the Non-Public A North final against St Benedict’s Prep, taking Delbarton into extra time before a 3-2 defeat.
That background gives his latest contribution greater weight. Martin is not simply filling a place in the varsity squad; he is already producing decisive moments against established opposition. His goal and assist at Chatham suggest a player whose influence is growing with every appearance.
Martin’s path into the team has been unusually quick. The report says he joined Delbarton’s varsity group as one of three ninth-graders, despite initially being listed as a third-choice left-back.
His attacking instincts soon changed the picture:
That progression reflects adaptability as much as finishing ability. Martin has moved from an unexpected squad option to a regular attacking consideration.
The report also describes a demanding routine behind the performances. Martin and his father, Brian, reportedly leave their Green Township home at 06:00 for the 30-mile trip to Delbarton’s Morris Township campus. He completes homework before classes begin at 08:00, then balances school football with academy training at STA Soccer Academy.
That schedule places a premium on discipline. The move required Martin to choose a more demanding environment, while his father-previously a coach at Newton-encouraged him to make the decision for himself.
The next test is whether Martin can sustain this early-season impact as Delbarton’s schedule becomes more demanding. If the goals and assists continue, his rise from freshman recruit to attacking focal point will become one of the season’s leading storylines.