2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Matthew Machalik-Palmerton Blue Bombers

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Daniel Reed | July 19, 2022

Matt Machalik

School: Palmerton Blue Bombers

Class of: 2024

GPA: 3.6

Jersey Number: #2

Position(s): QB/FS

Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 195

Notable Awards:
1st Team All-State Writers
2nd Team All-State Coaches
Super 16 Dream Team
Eastern PA Football 1st Team
Times News Offensive Player of the Year

Other Sports: Basketball

TWITTER: @machalikmatthew

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Why do you play football ? I just love playing the game and enjoy being part of a team that represents my school and my community.

What has been your best football memory ? Going undefeated and winning the white division title in the 1st year of the Colonial/Schuylkill league co-op.

Who is your biggest fan and why ? My little brother Luke, he is always supportive of me.

Who is your role model and why ? My Mother, because of her hard work ethic and her competitive drive.

What is your desired major in college ? Undecided

In your opinion, where is the toughest place to play ? Jim Thorpe

What is your personal goal for this year ? Help lead the team back to the district playoffs.

Other than cheese, what is your favorite pizza topping ? Pepperoni

Which do you prefer, Bone-in, or Bone-out wings ? Bone-in

What would be your best dish if and when you were to cook a meal ? Filet Steak

Most embarrassing sports moment ? When I came out of the game because of cramping and my aunt led the student section in a chant to buck up and get back in.

Sport you’d love to play but can’t ? Golf

What is one thing you’ve learned from football that you’d like to pass on to future players… Teamwork, because you need every player to do their jobs successfully so the team can be successful.

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