2017 Senior Player Profile: Matt Gearhart

NAME Matt Gearhart
Parents: Scott and Sue Gearhart
Siblings: Emily and Caitlin
Plans after High School: Attend University of Iowa and study business
Favorite K-12 Teacher: Why? Mr. Murray because I play Xbox with him
Favorite HS Football Memory? Beating West Liberty after being down 27-7 at half
Advice or favorite quote: "If it's worth doing, it's worth over doing" ~ Ayn Rand
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite TV Show: American Vandal
Favorite Movie: Interstellar
Favorite Food: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Favorite Game-App.: Call of Duty
Special Hidden Talent:
Semi- Pro Spikeball Athlete
"To me Mount Vernon football is like a second family. I love coming to practice with my teammates and working hard to achieve our goals. I know that all of my teammates and coaches have faith in me to do my part and that allows me to have faith in them. Mount Vernon football has a very rich tradition and it is through hard work and dedication that we carry on that tradition," Matt Gearhart
" Matt is a great young man, he is very consistant on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. He does his job and has passion for his teammates. He will truly be missed next year," Head Coach Lance Pedersen.