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Morgan Matteson
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AL STATE SAN MARCOS bound senior forward Morgan Matteson holds the Vista school record of seven 3-point field goals in a game, is currently sixth career all-time with 115 3-point field goals made, and will finish her career at either number one or two in that category. She is fourth in school history for blocked shots at 169, second all time for blocked shots in a game with 12, which is also in the top ten in CIF history. Morgan was also the Avocado East League Long Jump Champion and CIF finalist in 2012. “Morgan has developed into a fantastic leader and role model for our school and youth leagues. She has a great sense of humor, gets along with her peers and has a very strong work ethic. She serves our community extremely well volunteering at the City Park ‘n’ Rec tryouts, helps run a youth basketball clinic, serves volunteer hours at the Boys & Girls Club and has volunteered at Brother Benno’s soup kitchen,” said head coach Pat Moramarco.
What individual skills or team development have helped you this year? This pre-season really got me ready mentally and physically with all of the different workouts I did. What is your fondest athletic memory of high school so far? It’s a tie between hitting the winning 3-point shot against Oceanside or winning league for Long Jump. What would you like to be remembered for at your school 10 years from now? I would like to be remembered for setting the highest 3-pointers scored in a game and/or season. What is the one material object in your life that you could absolutely not live without? My IPod What workout or exercise routine is your favorite/least favorite? Working out with the boys’ basketball coach, Charlie Mercado, would be my favorite and least favorite because he really pushes me beyond my limits. What is the most difficult and most enjoyable class you have had? My most difficult class by far is AP Calculus with Mr. Davis. He is the best teacher ever but math is definitely my weakness. How old were you when you first started playing your sport and did you play other sports? I was 5 years old when I first started playing basketball. But growing up I also played sand volleyball and I just recently started doing track and field. In the last year, what have you done that you are most proud of? Volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad all summer. Future career? Law Enforcement/ Criminal Justice
SPOTLIGHT SPORTS
Top played song on your Ipod right now? Locked Out of Heaven by Bruno Mars
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ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT NAME
MORGAN MATTESON
SCHOOL
VISTA
SPORT BASKETBALL POSITION
SHOOTING GUARD
HEIGHT 5'10" GRADE 12 GPA 3.44 Which professional athlete would you like to be compared to? Kobe Bryant because he is an incredible basketball player. Favorite local restaurant and what do you order? The Love Boat, Playboy rolls are the best Favorite food? California Burrito Ultimate dream car? 1969 Camaro Favorite cartoon as a youngster? The Rug Rats Favorite Movie? 21 Jump Street Favorite actor? Channing Tatum Favorite sportscaster? Charles Barkley
Any advice for younger athletes? Always work your hardest and never give attitude to any coach.
Favorite place to shop? Pacsun
Greatest sports memory? When the Lakers beat the Celtics for the NBA Championship in 2010.
Nickname? Mo
What’s the best thing about your sport? I love the intensity and how fast a game can change. What do you miss most about being a little kid? How simple life was.
Favorite pro team? LA Lakers