The CCIW has announced the recipients of its annual Chris Martin Perseverance Award, and Wheaton football player Jaxon Powell is one of two student-athletes to earn the honor this year.
Named for the first full-time commissioner of the CCIW, the Chris Martin Perseverance Award honors a student-athlete who demonstrates an unwavering commitment to overcome a physical challenge in order to compete at the highest level of conference athletics.
Powell dealt with complications from a MRSA infection and recovered from a life-threatening medical situation before rejoining the Thunder football team on the sidelines last fall.
Congratulations to Jaxon for receiving this noteworthy recognition!