Matt Gawlik
6’3″235 Pound Saint Ignatius Defensive End
Gannon University
An AP All-District football team honorable mention, Matt Gawlik stepped up for Saint Ignatius as a first year varsity starter. Quick off the ball, Matt worked throughout the 2012 offseason to get bigger and bigger to be ready to step up for the Wildcats in the fall. Gawlik came up big for Coach Chuck Kyle and the Wildcats. Always wearing a smile on his face, Matt made key play after key play for the Wildcats and maintained his health throughout the season. He fell in love with Gannon, as the school reminded him of a place that he loves in Saint Ignatius High School. Matt has always been a class act, and looks to continue his football career and days with a Catholic education at Gannon next fall. Head coach and defensive coordinator Brad Rzyczycki took over on May 3, 2012 at Gannon. He had previously served on the staff as the defensive coordinator, as the Golden Knights ranked first in red zone defense in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and they were in the top half in numerous categories as far as figures go in the conference. Coach Rzyczyzki also has his Ohio roots, as his hometown is Twinsburg Ohio. Gawlik is on his way to Pennsylvania show off his speed and quickness of the edge right from the get-go.
