In High School - participated in track for coach Lance Brumley at Nixa HS, lettering four years for the Eagles. The school record holder in the high jump with a height of 6-8, Matlock also lettered for two years on the basketball court.

Personal - a pre-med major...born January 11, 1992 in Springfield, Mo...son of Joey and Lori Matlock...has one brother, Caleb.