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Matthew Gipson '26 Recruiting Profile

Grant Community High SchoolFox Lake, ILFootball
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ClubAlgonquin Argonauts - D1 Nation
Height6'1"
Weight180lbs
Age17
Primary PositionQuarterback
Secondary PositionAthlete
Dominant HandRight

Video

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Personal Statement

I’m driven to compete at the collegiate level, grow as an athlete, and earn a degree that sets me up for life beyond football. I bring relentless work ethic, adaptability, and a team-first mindset to any program. What sets me apart is my discipline—on the field, I’m a versatile player who thrives under pressure; in the classroom, I maintain strong grades through dedication; and in character, I lead by example with integrity and resilience. I’m not just chasing wins—I’m building a foundation for success, and I’d be honored to do this with my team.

Athletics

High School Information

  • Years w/ Varsity
  • 2 years
  • Varsity Starter
  • 2 years
  • 2024 Varsity Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #3
  • Individual Awards
  • Honorable Mention All-Area, 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-County
  • 2023 Varsity Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #3
  • Individual Awards
  • 1st Team All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-Area, 2nd Team All-County
  • Team Awards
  • Conference 3rd Place
  • 2022 Freshman Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #3

Club Information

  • Seasons of Club Experience
  • 8 seasons
  • 2022 Algonquin Argonauts - D1 Nation (14U)
  • Starting QB, Captain
  • 2021 Algonquin Argonauts - Pop Warner (12U)
  • Starting QB, Team Captain
  • 2021 Grant Jr. Bulldogs - TCYFL (Varsity)
  • Starting QB, Team Captain
  • 2020 Grant Jr. Bulldogs - TCYFL (Middleweight)
  • Starting QB, Team Captain
  • 2019 Stateline Comets (Middleweight)
  • Starter, 22 Touchdowns as RB
  • 2018 Grant Jr. Bulldogs - TCYFL (Featherweight)
  • Starter, QB, Captain
  • 2017 Grant Jr. Bulldogs - TCYFL (Featherweight)
  • Starter, QB, Captain
  • 2016 Grant Jr. Bulldogs - TCYFL (Bantam)
  • Starting QB, Captain

Coach References

  • High School Head Coach
  • Timothy Norwood

Events

  • Camp/Event
  • Coach Ho QB/WR Camp
  • 7/20/25 to 7/20/25
  • Camp/Event
  • UST 2025 Highschool Prospect Camp
  • 6/21/25 to 6/21/25
  • Camp/Event
  • Lake Forest Mega Camp
  • 6/15/25 to 6/15/25
  • Camp/Event
  • UIndy Mega Camp
  • 6/14/25 to 6/14/25
  • Camp/Event
  • UW-Whitewater Mega Camp
  • 6/12/25 to 6/12/25
  • Camp/Event
  • One Day High School Camp
  • 6/10/25 to 6/10/25
  • Camp/Event
  • EIU Panthers Football Prospect Camp
  • 6/08/25 to 6/08/25
  • Camp/Event
  • Valpo Specialist/High Academic Camp
  • 6/05/25 to 6/05/25
  • Camp/Event
  • QB/WR Summer Football Camp 9am - Noon
  • 7/21/24 to 7/21/24
  • Camp/Event
  • Brock Spack Football Camp 8:30am - 11am
  • 6/29/24 to 6/29/24
  • Camp/Event
  • 2024 Lake Forest Mega Camp 2pm - 5pm
  • 6/09/24 to 6/09/24
  • Camp/Event
  • North Central College Prospect Camp 4pm - 8 pm
  • 6/06/24 to 6/06/24
  • Camp/Event
  • Rise & Fire High School Exposure Showcase 1:30pm - 4pm
  • 6/02/24 to 6/02/24
  • Camp/Event
  • Prep Redzone Combine Series 4pm - 7pm
  • 5/11/24 to 5/11/24
  • Camp/Event
  • QB Summer Camp
  • 7/23/23 to 7/23/23
  • Camp/Event
  • QB Summer Camp
  • 7/24/22 to 7/24/22

Training

  • Next Level Athletics QB Camps
  • 3 years
  • QB Camps run by Greg Holcomb and his team. Working on QB mechanics and fundamentals.
  • Mike Hohensee
  • 4 years
  • Private Small and Large Group Sessions with Coach Mike Hohensee that focus on QB mechanics.

Additional Sports

  • Basketball
  • 5 years
  • Club/Travel Team
  • Basketball
  • 1 year
  • Sophomore Team
  • Pulled up to Sophomore team as a freshman
  • Track
  • 2 years
  • Junior Varsity Team
  • Baseball
  • 1 year
  • Junior Varsity Team

Statistics

Statistic2024 Varsity Team2023 Varsity Team2022 Freshman Team
Games played9109
Attempts19017575
Completion percentage65.266468%
Completions12411251
Passing yards203616051010
Touchdown passes241615
Rushing touchdowns2355
Rushing yards263

Academics

Grades

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High School Information

StateIllinois
Phone(847) 587-2561

Academic Accomplishments

Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors World History, Honors Chemistry, Honors English 10, Honors Geometry, Honors English 11, Honors US History, Honors Algebra 2, Honors Earth Science
Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Language
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
Yes

Awards and Activities

  • AwardsHonor Roll (22', 23', 24'), GCHS Scholar Athlete (22', 23', 24'), NLCC All-Academic 2022, NLCC All-Academic 2023, NLCC All-Academic 2024
  • Activities2022 Principal's Advisory Council, 2023 Principal's Advisory Council, 2024 Principal's Advisory Council, New Principal Interview Panel 2024

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