The Top Junior Athlete In Virginia: Micah Matthews

Micah Matthews is a 4 Star recruit who is an Athlete at Turner Ashby High School. Matthews is ranked as the 211th best recruit in the class of 2025 and is ranked as a top 10 Athlete in the class as well. In addition, Matthews is listed as the #5 recruit in the state of Virginia and is listed as the #1 Athlete in the state of Virginia. He holds offers from schools such as UNC, West Virginia and Virginia Tech.

Who are some role models in your life?

My parents are my heroes.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

YB and Bob Marley

What are the strengths of your game?

My physicality, speed and hands

What is your favorite memory of your career?

Being named all state two years in a row.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

When you think you’ve done enough, do more.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I’d say Samoa, that’s where a lot of my family is and I miss the island.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

8 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Deebo Samuel

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Watching the Nationals win the World Series.