May 29

Matuszak Named Outdoor All-American

NEW ORLEANS, La. – Trevor Matuszak’s second-place finish in the hammer throw helped him garner Division III Outdoor All-American honors, after The USTFCCCA announced its All-American Teams on Sunday May 25. The senior becomes Defiance’s eighth All-American selection, marking the second consecutive season that a DC athlete has earned such a distinction. His eight points in the meet led the Jackets to a 37th-place finish.

Matuszak threw 189-06.00 on his fourth throw to take the lead, before Mark O’Connell of St. Thomas overtook that lead with a toss of 191-00.00 on his final attempt to win the event. Also earning All-American status were Phil Prusinski of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Al Oleson of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Rich McNeil of Bates College, Zach Wilson of Monmouth College, Dom Gonzalez of Brockport SUNY and Ryan Jensen of Calvin College.

The NCAA Outdoor Championships wraps up a spectacular final campaign for Matuszak. It’s been a great experience representing Defiance College this season,” Matuszak said. “I’ve tried to embody the school’s spirit of sportsmanship, while competing to the best of my abilities.”
Matuszak became Defiance's eighth All-American.

The Ottawa Lake, Mich. native also earned All-American honors at the 2008 NCAA Indoor Championships, while breaking DC’s weight throw record at the meet with a toss of 62-02.25. Matuszak was a two-time HCAC Athlete of the Month and HCAC Field Athlete of the Week honoree this season, while successfully defending his All-Ohio and HCAC Championships titles in the hammer throw. He shattered his own school record in the hammer throw at the Billy Hayes Invitational, recording the top throw in the nation this season with a toss of 196-06.00.