Hailey Mata '25 Recruiting Profile

     I am a great candidate to be a student athlete at the collegiate level because of my hard work and ability to overcome obstacles. I started playing basketball at the age of 3 and have now been playing for 12 years.
       I have always been a defensive player and was always told that defense is the key to any offense. I aspire to further my basketball career at the colligate level, along with my education. I am a true believer of commitment and dedication to anything, one chooses to set their heart on, in my case it's basketball.

      I also believe that school comes first and athletics is a privilege, a gift to those who are driven and talented. I leave everything out on the court by pushing through and giving my best effort in any situation. Not just for myself, but for my coaches, my team, and my family.