PFN Player Spotlight: Matt Kelley – Mount Carmel

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Tristan Klinefelter | July 22, 2022

Matt Kelley 

Mount Carmel Area High School 

Class of 2023 

Offensive lineman, defensive tackle 

Awards: AA Pafootballnews Coaches Select 1st Team OL AA Football Writers All-State 1st Team OL PHAC Division 3 1st Team OL & DL Daily Item 1st Team OL Press Enterprise 1st Team OL News Item 1st Team OL Pottsville Republican 1st Team OL  Mrpafootball Terrific Ten Small School Lineman All EPA 1st team OL

Other sports: Track and field 

Why do you play football? 

My parents signed me up when I was 6. I enjoyed hanging out with my friends and now they are family.

What has been your best memory? 

Beating Shamokin this past year in the cold pouring rain to keep the Coal Bucket.

Who is your biggest fan and why? 

Although he passed away after my Sophomore year, my grandfather is my biggest fan.

Who is your biggest role model? 

My parents

What is your desired major in college? 

Pre-Med

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

My Sophomore year playing at Bloomsburg was the toughest place I have played so far. Because of COVID, no fans were allowed in and they didn’t let us use a locker room.

What is your personal goal for this year? 

All-State again and to help my team advance as far as possible with a State Championship is our goal.

Is a hot dog a sandwich? 

NO

Sport you’d love to play but can’t? 

UFC

Most embarrassing sports moment?

At an away game this past year I got sick. I threw up in the middle of the locker room at halftime.

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