Concordia Career
2008: Named All-Conference as a rookie ... tied for the third best batting average on the team with a mark of .299 ... played in every game of the season and started in all but one contest ... came up with 40 hits, 27 RBI and 22 runs scored ... drilled three homers, including her first against Bemidji State on April 5 ... also had six doubles ... stole 4-of-4 bases ... had 87 putouts and 106 assists as the team's shortstop ... had 11 multi-hit games ... went 4-for-4 at the plate with four RBI and a double against Alma on February 29.

Esko High School:
Earned five letters in softball and basketball and three in archery ... named the Duluth News Tribune Softball Player of the Year in 2007... all-conference in softball and basketball sophomore through senior seasons ... all-state all-star in softball and basketball in junior and senior seasons ... fourth leading scorer in Esko basketball history with 1,357 points ... was also in the Spanish Club.

Personal: 
Born April 7, 1989 ... daughter of Greg and Deb Mattson ... has one brother, Rick ... is an accounting and math major at Concordia.

Side Facts:
Favorite food is pasta ... favorite movie is The Benchwarmers ... favorite TV show is The OC ... favorite sports teams include Boston Celtics, Minnesota Twins, and Minnesota Vikings ... can’t stand it when people text question marks if you dont answer them right away ... favorite quote is, “Sometimes the only thing fair in life is a ball hit between 1st and 3rd" ... credits her family as having the most influence on her because they have always been supportive and have been there for her no matter what.