Matthew Kelly

6 Matthew Kelly

  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Hometown:
    Twinsburg, Ohio
  • High School:
    Twinsburg
  • Position:
    D

Described as one of the program’s hardest workers, according to the staff … Projects to once again be the anchor of the defense … One of the team’s two captains for the season.

2015: Garnered honorable mention all-conference laurels for the second straight year … Appeared in 16 contests, making 13 starts … Defensive key during Wooster’s 2-2 tie with nationally-ranked DePauw (Oct. 17) … Contributed on the offensive end with a goal in a 4-1 win over St. Vincent (Sept. 5).

2014: Earned an honorable mention nod on the all-conference team … Starting defender for all 17 matches … Helped limit the opposition to two or less goals in 10 matches … … Also turned in a team-high four goals as a frequent target for headers on corners and free kicks … Scored the golden goal of the Earlham match (Sept. 6) and accounted for Wooster’s tally in the next game – a 1-1 draw with eventual OAC Tournament champion Heidelberg (Sept. 10).

2013: Started 10 times, including the last seven games of the season as a freshman defender … Among his starting nods were shutouts against NCAC opponents Allegheny (Oct. 22) and Hiram (Oct. 30) … Also was credited with three shot attempts.

Prior to Wooster: Was named honorable mention all-conference his senior year at Twinsburg High School, helping the Tigers to a 13-0-3 record and conference championship … Also a member of varsity cross country and track & field teams.

Personal: Born on Nov. 17, 1994 … Son of John and Pam Kelly … Majoring in mathematics with a minor in education.