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Mattyx Cureton # 20

What sports do you play? Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, & Tennis What is your favorite song? Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls Who is your favorite singer? Meg Moroney Most memorable moment you have had as a player? Last year we were co-conference champs and district runner up in basketball. It was a fun season. What is your favorite quote? Michael Jordan:“ Talent wins games but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” Who are your favorite sport( s) team( s)? Nebraska Volleyball and Arkansas Everything What are you most thankful for? My faith, family and friends. What is your favorite food and restaurant? Cajun Pasta from 501 Steakhouse Favorite athlete? Bergen Reilly Who has been your favorite teammate and why? There is a group in my grade that has played different sports together since elementary school. We have always been good friends and teammates and cheered for each other on and off the court / field. They are Vada Watkins, Brylee Timms, Madison Jones, and McKyna Craig.

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Who has been your all-time favorite teacher and what did they teach? Mrs. Eggers, AP Lang she is passionate about teaching and takes an interest in the lives of her students. She is also my tennis coach and helps keep me calm on the court. What are your plans beyond high school? Attend the University of Arkansas to major in Biology and become a dentist. What team do you love to beat and can ' t stand to lose to? Brookland What player from the past at your school did you enjoy playing with the most and why? Lanie Welch was fun to play with and I always respected how she balanced all of her activities. She and I both played several sports and were competitive. What ' s a cause you are passionate about? I am passionate about mentoring and working with younger female athletes. I hope to be able to coach travel teams after I graduate. Do you have a nickname? if so, what is it? Maddawg