THREE FINS TAKE THEIR TALENTS TO THE COLLEGE RANKS

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Carlos Lezcano, left, and Fabbianho Louis Jeune will take the field for the University of Olivet Comets in Michigan next season. CONTRIBUTED

Three Marathon Dolphins, including two football stars and a track and field standout, will continue their athletic careers in college after two signing ceremonies this month.

Fabbianho Louis Jeune and Carlos Lezcano have committed to continue their athletic and academic careers at the University of Olivet in Olivet, Michigan. Lezcano and Louis Jeune signed their letters of intent on April 24 in the presence of their on-field brothers at a team celebration. Both athletes have been instrumental in the success of the Marathon Dolphins football program and will now trade their royal blue jerseys for the red and white of the Comets..

Louis Jeune had an outstanding senior season with the Fins, rushing for 1,189 yards and 16 touchdowns while averaging 8.5 yards per carry. His offensive onslaught was a triple threat for Marathon, with 111 passing yards and 40 receiving yards as well. Louis Jeune’s special teams contributions added 29 extra points and four field goals to place him at number 23 in the state of Florida and second in the rural classification for total points scored. His versatility earned him an Honorable Mention All-State selection.

Lezcano was exceptionally dynamic over his career with the Dolphins. Last season, he amassed 842 rushing yards on 98 carries to average 8.6 yards per carry. Lezcano scored seven rushing touchdowns offensively, and defensively, he made significant contributions including an interception and countless tackles. His versatility and dedication made Lezcano one of Marathon’s top athletes in recent memory. 

Earlier last week, a third Fin made her choice official. Track and field standout Caylie Globe signed a letter of intent to participate at the collegiate level. Globe specialized in the long jump and high jump and plans to continue her endeavors at Barry University in Miami. Globe was also a member of Marathon’s 2025 district championship basketball team.

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Caylie Globe stands between Marathon head track and field coach Darby Sheehan, left, and jumping coach Helena Bursa at her signing ceremony. CONTRIBUTED
Tracy McDonald
Tracy McDonald fled to the Keys from the frozen mountains of Pennsylvania hours after graduating from college and never looked back. She is a second generation coach and educator, and has taught in the public school system for over 25 years. She and her husband met at a beginning teacher meeting in 1997 and have three children born and raised in Monroe County. In her free time, McDonald loves flea markets, historical fiction and long runs in the heat.