MONTANA GRIZZLIES
MICHAEL MATTHEWS – linebacker – Camas High School – Camas, Washington
The Numbers: A productive and rangy 6-foot-2, 205-pound linebacker who started for three years and led the Papermakers to their first state football championship, Matthews was the key to a defense that allowed more than 20 points just three times all season.
Accolades: Matthews was a two-time Class 4A Greater St. Helens League Defensive Player of the Year. He was also selected to as a Seattle Times and New Tribune All-State linebacker during his senior season.
Film: Michael Matthews highlights
Coach Travis Niekamp on Michael Matthews: “He’s a state champion. He’s got a lot of length to him and he’s got a lot of athleticsm and he’s an explosive athlete.”
Story on Matthews’ commitment: Camas linebacker Matthews finds dream school in Montana
Michael Matthews on Montana: “I totally believe in coach (Bob) Stitt. I really love what he is doing with the program. I think they are a completely rising program. And the location and just the feel of Washington-Grizzly and all the great history that has been there. Montana is just paradise for me. I couldn’t see myself being anywhere else.”
