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KICKER SPOTLIGHT – Matthew Wright – Lampeter-Strasburg

Written by: on Thursday, August 1st, 2013. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Matthew Wright, Lampeter-Strasburgm.wright

Height: 6′

Weight: 165

40 Yard Dash: 47

Class of: 2014

GPA: 4.05

Position(s): K

Jersey: # 6

Years with Varsity: 2-years

Other Sports: Soccer and Baseball

Starting experience: “He started kicking the football in tenth grade and has started every game since for us.”

2012 Stats: He converted 38 of 39 PAT, 3 of 4 field goals and 14 touchbacks

2012 Highlights: Wright kicked a 47 yard field goal

Honors: Ranked by Kohl’s Kicking Camp #23 nationally, Ranked by ESPN #34 nationally. LL League Section II All-Star

 

Coaches Q&A with John Manion: 

What kind of range does he have?

“He always had a good leg, but he has really worked him self into a great kicker. His range is good to 55. His kickoffs got great height and get inside the five regularly and/or to the end zone.

 

Was he a soccer player?

“Yes, he is a excellent soccer player. He’s a three sport star and plays baseball too.”

 

Schools of Interest: Florida & Stanford among others

Video Highlights: Click here

 

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