2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penn-Trafford lineman Mathew Sarnowski
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Billy Splain | June 11, 2023
Matthew Sarnowski
OL/DL
Penn-Trafford
Class Of 2024
Jersey #56
HT/WT 6′ 5″ 250lb
Other sports Track and Field
All Conference Honorable Mention
Twitter @mattsarnowski56
Coach Ruane says “Matt is 6’4″ with a great frame and plays with athleticism and leverage. 4.4 GPA and uses that intelligence on the field. Very athletic at DE and excellent feet in both pass pro and run game. Developed a finishing attitude and will have a great 2023 season”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW MATT
Why do you play football?
Football is a great sport where you can put everything out there and the true aspect of a family.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
The play when we scored in the Franklin Regional game in overtime. We went to overtime in the last regular season game and had to win in order to make playoffs. The running back ran to my side and scored from the 5 for us to take the lead.
What was last years season like for you?
I thought that I was fairly consistent with my play and always tried to improve each game.
What are your goals for this coming season?
Start on both sides of the ball and help the team reach deeper in the playoffs
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
The Whiteout game at Penn State
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Pittsburgh Steelers
Describe what the perfect teammate is
A perfect teammate is someone who is a leader on and off the field. A good teammate tells you when you mess up and picks you up from it.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Football in the community brings people together. Most people in the community knows what is going on with the football team and it shows on Friday nights
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Get a pick 6.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My Uncle Matt. We are very close and he always helps me with all of my sports and supports me.
Preseason Two a Days are:
Tough but necessary to bond the team before the season and make the team mentally strong.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My Nunna, she comes to all my sporting events.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
In the winter I always try and ski when I have time, and fish in the warm months
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning the State Championship Sophomore year
What is your favorite play to run?
I like counters
is a hot dog a sandwich?
no
Best Pizza topping?
banana peppers
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
sheetz
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Rehoboth Beach
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