As a dual-threat quarterback, Matt piloted the Wildcats to the state playoffs three different times in his career while also compiling a 27-4 record that included the school’s first ever post-season win in 1992. Matt’s proudest moment as a player came in his junior campaign, when he led North-Loup Scotia to victory in the 1993 State Championship. During his prep career, Matt set a state record with 28 interceptions from his safety position while also being chosen All-Conference on 3 occasions, 1st Team All-State 2 times, and was also named the honorary captain of the Class D-1 All-State Team as a senior. Following graduation, Matt was selected to play in the 1995 Eight- Man All Star Game, and was later named to the Class D1 All-Decade Team for the 1990’s by Huskerland Prep Report. From 1996 to 1999, he went on to become a four-year letter winner in both football and baseball at Dana College where he also majored in education. After college, Matt became a successful high school teacher and coach in York, Nebraska. The NEMFCA is honored to now welcome him into the 2023 Eight Man Football Hall of Fame.