Matthews

Name: Collin Matthews

High School: Bellwood-Antis

Hometown: Bellwood

Sport: Track and field

Position: 800, 1600 runs

College choice: Waynesburg

Other colleges considered: Saint Francis, Juniata, Lock Haven

Why I picked Waynesburg: “It has a really good track program and a really good sports medicine program.”

Greatest high school achievement: Making regionals in bocce and medaling at the Altoona Invitational.

Coach Nick Lovrich’s quote: “It is great to see Collin continuing his running career at Waynesburg. We think that he will continue to improve while he is running at the next level and will make a positive impact on his team and school.”

How I got my start running: “I signed up my freshman year and just fell in love with it.”

Favorite college growing up: Alabama

Other interests: Basketball, fishing, musicals, running, hiking

What getting to compete in college means to me: “It will keep me in shape and create bonds with others.”

Probable college major: Sports medicine

Parents: David and Marissa Matthews