Prior to A&M-Commerce: A four-time regional qualifier and three-time team MVP and team captain of the cross country team...team was two-time district champions and three-time regional qualifier in cross country...named track runner of the year as a sophomore and as a senior...team track MVP as a junior...a two-time regional qualifier in track and field...team won district as a senior in track and field.

Personal: Born November 29, 1991...son of Raymond and Jean Mata...plans to major in construction engineering.