Matthews

Name: Ty Matthews

School: Central

Age: 16

Grade: Sophomore

Sport: Wrestling

Athlete of the week achievement: Matthews pinned all four of his opponents, including Bishop McCort’s Ethan Cotchen in the finals in 5:48 and did not allow a point in the District 6 championships while claiming a title. He outscored his opponents, 22-0, to win Central’s first individual district title since 2004..

Season update: Matthews, who advanced to regionals, is 38-6 this season.

Coach Dave Marko’s quote: “Ty had a dominant weekend to finish with four pins and zero points scored against him. He wrestled with outstanding discipline and patience. We are excited about completing the first postseason stepping stone.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Over

Favorite subject: Biology

Favorite movie: “Fight Club”

Favorite food: Cajun chicken pasta

Favorite song: “Headlines” by Drake

Outside interests: Golf, snowboarding, fishing and being with friends and family

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Connor McGregor

Best athlete I ever competed against: Keegan Bassett

Most influential person on my athletic career: My brothers, Jaxon and Brooks

Proudest athletic achievement: Being the first district champion at Central in 23 years

How I got my start in wrestling: Through my brothers

Future goal: Have a successful high school career and go to college for physical therapy