Sue Martin

Basketball, Softball, Class of 2010

Sue Martin was one of the pioneering female athletes at Warren Area High School following the passage of Title IX in 1973. From 1973 to 1977, she earned an impressive 12 varsity letters, competing in basketball, volleyball, track and field, and softball. A varsity basketball starter as a freshman, Martin developed into one of the Dragons’ top players, averaging 14.6 points and 12.4 rebounds per game as a senior. Following the 1976–77 season, she was named co-captain, and her No. 23 jersey was retired in recognition of her accomplishments. Martin also excelled in track and field, competing in the hurdles, shot put, discus, and javelin.

At the District 10 Championships during her junior year, she threw the discus 118 feet, 6¼ inches, breaking her own record and setting a new District 10 mark that qualified her for the PIAA State Championships at Shippensburg University. She also placed fourth in the district in the javelin and helped Warren win the Section II championship. On the softball field, Martin was a talented third baseman known for her strong arm, leadership, and ability to hit for both contact and power. She played for several competitive teams, including Gamecock Inn, Tingley’s Tigers, and the Front Porch of Jamestown, New York. She was also a three-year starter on Warren’s volleyball team after the program began in 1975 and participated in the school’s ski club during the winter months.

Martin’s athletic career continued beyond Warren, where she was recruited to play basketball at Niagara College before choosing to attend the University of South Carolina. As a walk-on, she earned playing time with a team ranked 18th nationally. In 1979, she transferred to East Carolina University, where she served as an administrative assistant for the volleyball team. In 1981, she received a scholarship to coach volleyball at ECU, extending her involvement in collegiate athletics. Martin has continued playing softball in leagues and tournaments, demonstrating her lifelong commitment to sports. Her achievements across four varsity sports, record-setting performances, leadership, and contributions to the early development of girls’ athletics at Warren Area High School make her a memorable pioneer in Warren County sports history.