And, like Helms, Martin himself will not let down in light of his good race Friday.
"It's always nice to get recognition and a shiny medal and all that other bull," Martin said. "But this season is far from over and I'm not about to rest on any laurels that I may or may not have."
Good is not good enough for Martin.
"My goal is not to make it to Nationals at the Region 1 meet," Martin said. "My goal is to place high there and it just happens that a consequence of placing high is a trip to the NCAAs in Indiana. The kids who line up at Regionals and worry about making it to the Big Show are the ones who are going to choke. The kids who focus on putting themselves in good position, racing hard, and finishing strong are the ones getting on a plane the next week. The other kids get a one-way ticket to the Smack Down Hotel."