Name: Garett Matley 

Sport: Competitive Cheer

Accomplishments:

As the team leader for the Extreme Cheer All-Star team, Garett has led his team to four national titles this year.  They have one more competition coming up in Baltimore on April 7.

Grade: 12

Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?

Garett Matley: “My coach recruited me after seeing me tumble.” 

EE: What other sports do you play?

GM: None

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

GM: “TGLC ( Top Gun Large Coed )”

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

GM: Ryan Cummings

EE: Who is your hero? Why?

GM: “My coach, Stephanie Jacoby, because she dedicated her life to improving all of her teams and doing whatever it takes for us to succeed.”

EE: Favorite band/musician?

GM: Post Malone

EE: Favorite movie?

GM: Get Out

EE: Favorite food?

GM: “Chicken”

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

GM: “Practice like you’ve never won. Perform like you’ve never lost.”

EE: What are your future goals?

GM: “To attend Gannon University and be on the competitive cheer team. I hope to make it to Dayton, Florida my freshman year with my new team.”