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Grant Martin excels as Central's cross country standout ahead of state meet

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 8:46 PM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

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Summary

Grant Martin, a senior captain for the Grand Forks Central Knights, has maintained an average race time of around 17 minutes this season, mirroring his brother Zachary's times from previous years. He led the team at the Eastern Dakota Conference championship with an 11th-place finish at 17:02.5. As the Knights prepare for the North Dakota state meet at Jamestown on Saturday, Grant aims for a top-30 finish and possibly all-state honors. His performance has been consistent, and his coach noted his calm maturity, which helps guide a young team. Beyond running, Grant plans to attend Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary to discern a call to the priesthood, inspired by his brother's earlier experience in the seminary.

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By the Numbers

•Grant Martin averages around 17 minutes per race this season.
•He finished 11th at the Eastern Dakota Conference championship.
•Martin aims for a top-30 finish and all-state honors at the upcoming state meet.
•He has consistently performed well, helping his team secure third place at the EDC championship.
•Grant plans to discern a call to the priesthood at seminary after graduation.

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8:46 PMYahoo Sports — From cross country to a calling, Central's Grant Martin follows his brother's lead

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Oct. 23—GRAND FORKS — Grant Martin's average race time has hovered right around 17 minutes this season. It's about the same time that his older brother Zachary, a Class of 2022 graduate, ran at Grand Forks Central. Grant, a senior captain, has been a model of consistency for the Knights, according to head coach Sean Allan. It's something he picked up from Zachary. "I just try to keep the same ...
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