2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Matt Sieg, QB/S, Fort Cherry

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Billy Splain | April 11, 2023

Matt Sieg
QB/S
Fort Cherry
Class Of 2026
Jersey #3
HT/WT 6’1”/175
1221 Yards Passing 1982 Yards Rushing 44 Touchdowns
Other sports Basketball, Baseball, and Track
Black Hills Conference Offensive MVP First Team All-Conference Athlete First Team All-Conference DB
Twitter @matt_sieg

Head Coach Tanner Garry says “Matt is a phenomenal athlete who could play any position on the field. As a freshman, he leads the team in everything he does. A naturally gifted athlete who out works everyone around him. During his freshman year, he rushed for close to 2,000 yards and threw for another 1,200. This made him the first freshman in WPIAL history to rush and throw for 1,000 yards during the regular season.”

LET’S GET TO KNOW MATT SIEG

Why do you play football?

I‘ve always loved it since I was a little kid and playing with your friends that you’ve grown up with all your life is special.

Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?

Josh Allen because of the things he can do with the football at his size is fun to watch.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:

My favorite play is the punt return TD against Cornell to break the game open to clinch a playoff spot.

What was last years season like for you?

It was amazing for me because I always grew up around high school football and finally being able to walk down the hill to the stadium was a dream come true. All the hard work the team has done the past few years really came to light with the run we made.

What are your goals for this coming season?

We want to go even farther into the playoffs this year.

Who is the best player you ever lined up against?

There’s a lot of good players but Jason Cross stands out.

What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?

Notre Dame

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?

Pittsburgh Steelers

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?

FC vs. Burgettstown last year

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?

Rudy

Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?

A 99 Yard Touchdown

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?

My Dad because he’s coached and taught me since Day 1.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:

Hockey

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?

Airballing is always embarrassing

Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?

My grandparents have been to pretty much every game since I started playing sports.

What is your favorite football memory to date?

Beating Burgettstown on a Hail Mary in 3rd Grade

What scares you the most?

Spiders

Music of choice:

Rap

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?

Michaels Tavern

Which one? Sheetz or Wawa

Sheetz

What is your favorite vacation destination?

Charleston, SC

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