“Matthew’s hard work and dedication to his training has paid off for his team and himself. As the lone senior on our team, he’s been an excellent role model and provided the steadiness a program needs with nine sophomores and six freshmen.”

Mark Schuler

Reitz Memorial Coach

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11, 142-pound senior raced to an eighth-place finish at the Foot Locker Midwest Regional championships this past season with a time of 15:08.8. Schadler was also the top Indiana runner at the Nike Cross Nationals Midwest Regional championships, crossing the line 11th, and he took 26th at the national Foot Locker Cross Country Championships. He earned victories at the Sectional championships, the Warrior Invitational and the Kentucky-Indiana Border Clash, while placing fourth at the state championship meet with a time of 15:29.

Academic Achievement

Schadler has maintained a 3.60 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete in cross country and track and field on scholarship at Indiana University this fall.

Exemplary Character

An Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and president of his chapter of the 4-H Club, Schadler organized a mission trip to Guatemala to build a home for a family in need.