Matthew Brafford Gatorade 2013 - 2014: Player of the Year Boys Cross Country

“He works extremely hard and is never satisfied. Matthew exemplifies the term-"Student-Athlete." He works extremely hard and is never satisfied. This young man has pushed his body to levels of pain and discomfort that most people can only dream about. That has enabled him to be among the best distance runners in the nation and get the respect he deserves. It has been an honor to coach Matthew and I know he will be successful at the next level in both academics and athletics.”

Nick Bias

Head Coach

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9, 125-pound senior raced to the Class AAA individual state championship this past season with a time of 15:39.53. A two-time First Team All-State selection, Brafford earned 47th place at the Foot Locker South Regional championships, crossing t

Academic Achievement

Brafford has maintained a 3.72 GPA in the classroom.

Exemplary Character

He has volunteered locally on behalf of Young Life Christian ministries, as a peer mentor and as a youth track and field coach.

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