Every season there is an underclassman who sort of flies under the radar. A player who may not get talked about a lot but when you watch them play you can see the potential. Last season, for me, Matt was that player. Watching him play I could see the talent and knew his Senior year he would have a big role. He may be quiet and unassuming but underneath lies a sharp shooting assassin.
Last season Matt was part of the Class AA Sectional champions team. While he may not have shown up on the stat sheet every game, when he was in you noticed. The game never looked to fast or to big for him. This season Matt has stepped into a starting role and plays many different positions. With Matt's versatility he is able to play guard but also able to go down low and play in the paint. Matt has developed into a solid defender as he leads the team in blocked shots and is among the top in steals. However, Matt seems most comfortable outside the arc. You often see him lurking around the 3 point line waiting to strike a dagger into the opposing team. Matt's talent extends beyond the court and onto the baseball field. After last baseball season was cancelled because of the pandemic Matt is really looking forward to play his Senior year. Coach Otto said, "Matt is a multisport athlete who lets his game do the talking. He doesn't let his emotions get to high or to low. This allows him to perform under pressure."
Whether on the court or the field Matt will let his work speak for itself. Seeing the success he has had in both I am positive his career work will speak the same.
Here are some questions Matt answered:
Where are you going to college?
Undecided
What are you majoring in?
Business/Finance
What is your favorite sports memory that you were involved in?
Winning the Sectional championship last year.
What is your favorite sports memory you were NOT involved in?
Watching the Bills make it to the AFC championship.
What is your favorite sports team?
Bills, Kentucky, Cleveland Cavaliers
Who is your favorite athlete?
LeBron James
Do you have a pregame ritual?
Listen to rap music.
Favorite post game meal?
McDonald's
What Senior moment do you miss most not getting to experience because of the pandemic?
The student section and the environment on game days.
What is something you will take away from the pandemic that will stay with you?
Never take anything for granted.
What is the best advice you have received?
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.
What is something people would be surprised to know about you?
I can beat my brother 1 on 1.
Who do you look up to most?
My parents.
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