2024 Interview with Matthew Schmitz from Licking Heights

 


Matthew Schmitz 

Licking heights 

Right offensive tackle, defensive end 
 
Class of 2026

6’2 ,260 

What are your goals for the 2024 season?

To get all the league tackle in my conference .

What goals are you setting for your team?

To compete for a league championship and even a state playoff run 

Would you rather open your season against your rival or play them in the final game of the season?

I would rather play my rival in the final game of the season because my team would be more prepared to play.

What is the toughest part of two days?

The toughest part of two days is that you have two practices in a day and that your body gets tired quickly.

Is there a college or pro lineman you pattern your game after?

Trent Williams is someone I definitely try to pattern 

How often do you study game films on your own to help you prepare for a future opponent?

I usually like to do 30 minutes to an hour a day.

What is the best part of being on the offensive line?

I would say the best part of playing offensive line is that you get to put people on their backs almost every play.

What is the toughest part of being on the offensive line?

The toughest part of being on the offensive line is definitely the conditioning we have to do after practice.

What is the worst weather for a lineman to play in?

The worst weather for a lineman is definitely during the summer and into early August, when the heat is the worst.

As a player, what are your thoughts on playing on Thursday night?

It would definitely be different from playing on a Friday night, but I think it would be weird to have to go to school the next day after a game.

What has been your biggest moment as an athlete?

My biggest moment as an athlete would be starting the varsity offensive line as a sophomore.

Who is the one teammate that will do something funny to get a laugh when things are a little tense?

One teammate would be Montrez Little.

Where is the best local mom-pop place to grab a meal?

The best mom-pop would be this pizza place called the Hornets Nest.

What are you doing during your free time for fun?

I usually like to go to other school sports events like soccer games, volleyball games, etc.

What is your favorite class or subject?

My favorite class would be history.

 


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