The 5-foot-9 junior took second in the 800-meter run at the Carl Lewis Invitational with a time of 2:15.51 this past winter, which ranked as the nation’s No. 55 prep indoor performance in 2020. Matthews is a four-time state champion in outdoor track and field, having won the 400 and the 800 at the Class 4A state meet as both a freshman and sophomore, in addition to taking silver in the 1600 each year. She also won the 800 at the National Junior Olympic Championships in 2019 for the 15-16 age group.
Matthews has maintained a 3.92 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.
A devoted member of her church community, Matthews has volunteered locally on behalf of food banks and the Adopt-a-Grandparent program.
