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BFA Creative Writing/Spalding U. ⚽️ fan Writer for Prep Soccer @PrepSoccer Freelance writer for @sports_cj Pro Wrestling fan. Freelance writer for @LeoWeekly

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1 year
Champions at last. I’ve been waiting 5 long years. Manchester City are champions league winners at last. Tears of joy
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2 years
MJF just told me to “fuck off”
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I’ve said this 100 times but I’ll say it again. @AEW has brought back my passion for pro wrestling. I remember growing up how must-see wrestling was each week for me. I lost that for a few years until AEW came along. @TonyKhan truly, thank you!
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Thank you @RealBrittBaker ! Such a kind person
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Thank you @TonyKhan ! The best
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3 years
Excited to announce I have been offered a freelance writing position covering high school sports for the @courierjournal Dreams can come true.
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2 years
I’ve debated back and forth about posting this. I feel like it should be shared. For years I’ve hid the fact that I have autism. Ashamed and embarrassed. I’ve come to accept that it’s just who I am. I’ve proved people wrong many times and hope to continue. 1/2
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2 years
Excited to announce that I have been offered a writing internship with @loucityfc and @RacingLouFC for the upcoming season. Can not wait for this opportunity!
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3 years
Shawnee football wins their first game in 7 years with a 14-0 result over Trimble County. Congrats to all!
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1 year
It’s been a dream of mine to meet one of my all time favorite wrestlers Chris Jericho. Got to meet him at last! Thank you @IAmJericho
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Mom and dad I did it
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The best I can say right now. I am heartbroken and feel terrible for his family. God Bless you Lee.
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2 years
Here’s my 2022 top 5 best high school concession stand’s for soccer 1. St X 2. Desales 3. Fairdale 4. Trinity 5. Mercy
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2 years
Dream come true. Was great to meet @TonyKhan . Told him that AEW brought back my passion for pro wrestling!
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Thank you @TonyKhan ! The best
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@WrestlingHumble AEW missed out by not keeping Punk. Just imagine Punk vs Danielson at Wembley
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@IDKFROMTHEDEAD @DrainBamager CM Punk and Starbucks gift cards
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3 years
Excited to announce that I’m officially a writer for Prep Hoops for boys and girls basketball. First piece coming soon.
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11 months
Liam Eisner a senior defender from @StXTigerSoccer consoles a Lafayette player after the state final I wouldn’t expect anything less from @andy_schulten ’s teams A class act all the way. I know how humble Andy is but coach please pat yourself on the back. You’re a blessing to
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11 months
Just want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone that has followed my soccer coverage all season. I appreciate all the support. It hasn’t been the easiest season for me but I’ve once again poured my heart into everything I do for this sport. Thank you to the coaches for
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2 years
I’m not posting this for attention. There are moments when I screw up. I’m sharing this to hopefully inspire others to always be themselves. If people have a problem with it, screw them. Life is too short
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1 year
Hey @WDRBNews and every local media. Louisville’s only D3 school Spalding just picked up two conference titles over the weekend. Would be great to see some coverage!
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2 years
Made the Dean List’s for the fall semester. I know mom and dad are looking down proud. Everything I do is for them.
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I’m excited to announce that I have accepted a full time position as a ECE Instructional Assistant at Fern Creek High School. As a JCPS graduate, I’m looking forward to giving back to the school system that helped me become who I am today. It’s showtime. Time to get after it.
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3 months
First generation college graduate What a day
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1 year
I’m so incredibly tired of the state soccer tournament final being hosted on a high school football field in Lexington It’s not fair for the players. Do better.
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Chris Mattingly
3 years
I know physical newspaper is dying but it sure is nice to see your work on it compared to looking at it online.
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Chris Mattingly
2 years
Thank you @MATTHARDYBRAND it was a honor talking to you
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Chris Mattingly
11 months
Since 2018 my goal has always been to cover a boys soccer regional final for The Courier Journal. I remember reading the works of Steve Bittenbender and Nate Bryan while I was still in high school when they each covered a region final. I wanted to be in that position. I love
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Chris Mattingly
2 years
St X senior keeper Alex Kron received his 7th Region Player Of The Year award today. Outstanding keeper with a bright future ahead. Congrats Alex! @alexKron6 @StXTigerSoccer
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11 months
The biggest DeSales soccer supporter was watching from the best seat in the house tonight. God bless Lee Smith.
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4 years
Jericho putting a bag of oranges over. Is there anything Jericho can’t put over?
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11 months
DeSales knocks off Butler to win the 6th region 2-1 behind a goal from Tyler Mudd in extra time
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Chris Mattingly
2 years
Thinking about a really good friend and coach tonight. God bless you Lee.
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2 years
The DeSales soccer team is asking for prayers tonight. Coach Lee Smith has suffered a heart attack and is on life support. Please keep Lee and his family in your prayers.
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Chris Mattingly
2 years
One of the last conversations I had with Lee Smith just a week ago. Coach had called me to check in after seeing that mentally I have been struggling. Lee was all about helping others. I strive to be half the person he was.
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Chris Mattingly
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My top 15 Louisville area girls basketball team ranking. 1. Bullitt East 2. Sacred Heart 3. Butler 4. Manual 5. Central 6. CAL 7. Mercy 8. Male 9. PRP 10. Bullitt Central 11. Whitefield 12. Holy Cross 13. Portland Christian 14. Eastern 15. Presentation
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Chris Mattingly
2 years
6th region player of the year @Colinelder7 has received his award I’ll announce my 7th region player of the year tomorrow. Congrats Colin!
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The 2nd annual 6th vs 7th region senior all-star game was a huge success! 6th region with the 4-2 win. Thank you to everyone that made today wonderful. Already looking ahead to 2024!
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Chris Mattingly
10 months
Today was proof that change can happen for high school soccer. There is support and money to be made based on what I seen today at the All-State games Take notes @KHSAA The state final can and should be at a stadium like Lynn Family. Do better!
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Chris Mattingly
3 years
I hope everyone has enjoyed my coverage/updates /opinions for soccer this year. Hard to believe it’s almost over. There’s nothing like high school soccer. Best of luck to those in the state tournament.
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Chris Mattingly
4 years
@Booker4KY We also still need to get justice for #BreonnaTaylor
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Chris Mattingly
2 years
New shirt. Been looking for a Jeff Walz shirt for a while. Thanks @HooliganTshirt 🔥
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2 years
I probably have no room to complain but why not? $9 for a high school soccer region/state tournament game is ridiculous. Also it’s 2022. Accept card payment at all schools.
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Chris Mattingly
7 months
Excited to announce that I have accepted a freelance writing position with Leo Weekly One of my all time favorite Louisville news sites. Ready to get to work!
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St X senior keeper Clayton Brooks has committed to play at D1 DePaul university.
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1 year
Front row seats! Thank you @AEW and @MandaLHuber
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Chris Mattingly
3 years
South Oldham shocks the world tonight with a 2-0 win over Manual Manual’s 14 game winning streak comes to an end
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Chris Mattingly
3 years
People have been telling me for years that I need to review Concession stands at high schools. Well here is my top 5 concession stands 1. Desales 2. Etown 3. Central Hardin 4. Fairdale 5. Butler
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Chris Mattingly
2 years
A short thread I thought some wrestling fans might relate to For the past 2 years, AEW on Wednesday’s has been my escape. The one night of the week for 2 hours that I block out everything in the world. My time to unwind and feel like a kid on Christmas morning with wrestling.
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Chris Mattingly
2 years
My favorite title reign this year. Made me care a bit more about ROH Jericho vs Tomohiro Ishii is one of my favorite tv matches Always admired how Jericho evolves and gets better even after 30+ years in the biz! @IAmJericho
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2 years
No doubt in my mind St X will be walking out of Lexington as boys soccer state champions. The 3-5-2 formation they run is just so lethal. Brilliant soccer.
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Chris Mattingly
2 years
Just another thank you to all who followed my soccer coverage this season. I enjoyed every second of it. Already can’t wait for the 2023 season.
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Chris Mattingly
3 years
Thanks everyone for following me this season for soccer coverage along with thoughts/predictions I’ll be back at it in 2022. Hopefully better than ever with my coverage. Stay tuned for that. Congrats to all this season.
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2 years
I love how casually @Marcbuffbagwell interacts with fans on Twitter. I wish more wrestlers were like that
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Decorated my parents grave today for Christmas. Been doing this for almost 10 years now. It never gets easier. This year hurt just a little bit more. Merry Christmas mom and dad. Wish you all were here
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2 years
My 6th region player of the year is Bullitt East senior @Colinelder7 Congrats Colin. Trophy on the way here soon
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2 years
St X has the best Concession stand. Best I’ve eaten from this season. Ton of options such as cheeseburger,hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, chips and queso Those chocolate chip cookies as well. Delicious! @StXTigerSoccer
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2 years
I know I’m just beating a dead horse at this point but seeing the KHSAA football finals being played at a college stadium really makes me want to see the same for soccer. The players deserve better then the back of a high school for the biggest match of the season.
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Chris Mattingly
2 years
More pictures to come but wow! What a fantastic 6th vs 7th region all star match. A very competitive matchup. Thank you to @Amazons_Titans for hosting along with our sponsors @Step2TheBall and Genesis Realty LLC Until next year!
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2 years
Finished the fall semester with honor roll. A busy and hectic spring semester gets underway today. Looking forward to it!
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The 6th region champions. DeSales
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Chris Mattingly
2 years
21 years old Still in college Been published in the @courierjournal 3 times already Long way to go with a lot of dreams still but I’m feeling pretty blessed tonight.
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Chris Mattingly
2 years
the next few weeks I’d like to share memories of my mom as I approach 10 years without her. Most of you won’t care but I find it therapeutic. Growing up, my mom loved buffets. We would always go to Shoney's for breakfast almost every weekend Good times. I miss you mom
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CM Punk and Larry. Gotta love it. Also the HOOK beanie.
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2 years
@Holden00011 First of all, I was staying at the hotel and was waiting for the elevator.
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3 years
Here’s my first top 15 Louisville area boys soccer team rankings 1. KCD 2. St X 3. North Oldham 4. Collegiate 5. Ballard 6. Manual 7. Butler 8. Male 9. Eastern 10. Trinity 11. Moore 12. Bullitt East 13. Highlands Latin 14. Atherton 15 Fairdale
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Chris Mattingly
2 years
St X goalkeeper Alex Kron has committed to play soccer at @UKMensSoccer @alexKron6 @StXTigerSoccer Congrats Alex!
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3 years
As I turn 20 today, these two have been on my mind. I wish my parents can be here today to celebrate. Grateful to see 20.
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2 years
I was just told that Western will have a boys soccer team this fall. The first team since 2009
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3 months
I really did it. Bittersweet feeling seeing this. I’ve worked hard the past 4 years. I already miss my time at Spalding though. Looking forward to the new adventure
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2 years
There is good news every once in a while. Stay tuned. My first story for Louisville City will be published this week
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2 years
Finally got to see my story from last week in print I’ll tell you, it’s a pretty damn good feeling to see it. Enjoy physical newspaper while you can. Not sure how many of these I’ll get.
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My latest girls basketball Louisville area top 15 1. Bullitt East 2. Butler 3. Sacred Heart 4. Central 5. Manual 6. Mercy 7. CAL 8. Male 9. Assumption 10. PRP 11. Whitefield Academy 12. Bullitt Central 13. Eastern 14. Holy Cross 15. Portland Christian
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2 years
Thank you ⁦ @AdamColePro ⁩!
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My 7th Region boys soccer player of the year is St X senior goalkeeper Alex Kron. Award on the way here soon! @alexKron6 @StXTigerSoccer
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2 years
I wish my parents could be here for Thanksgiving. Enjoy them while you can
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There’s nothing i love more then pro wrestling.
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@ThatAldenDiaz @OneeWingedAngel @theAdamPage Had no idea Hangman use to be a teacher
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2 years
Tremendous save from ⁦ @StXTigerSoccer ⁩ keeper Alex Kron. The senior just picked up an offer from University of Kentucky. More on the way
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Chris Mattingly
3 years
Forgot to mention this last night. I’ve recently had several parents from schools tell me how much they appreciate my coverage of soccer. Means the world to hear positive things from people. However I’m always looking to get better!
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10 months
My parents are always on my mind on Thanksgiving and the holidays. Enjoy them if you can today. Miss you mom and dad
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2 years
At least 7 boys soccer players (off the top of my head) across the state of Kentucky has committed to a D1 program for this fall. That is incredible
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Chris Mattingly
3 years
7th Region player of the year award has been delivered. Congrats to @kennanking99 from KCD 17 shut outs with only 4 goals allowed. Congrats Kennan! Plan to give this award each year.
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11 months
Just some late night reflection/all over the place thoughts I’ve come a long way in life. Been through battles that most adults haven’t experienced yet. At a very young age. It’s important for me to not beat myself up and acknowledge that I should be proud Blessed to have the
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Chris Mattingly
2 years
21. Thankful for another year. Life hasn’t always been easy or kind but I’m glad to be here.
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2 years
It was another great high school soccer season. Great day. Already can’t wait for 2023. Hope you all have enjoyed the coverage. I’ll be back!
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My 7th Region preseason top 10.
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Messages like these mean the world. Love doing what I do. All to bring exposure to a sport that rarely gets the attention it deserves. Its been one hell of a season. I’ll keep going until it’s not fun anymore. Hope you all have enjoyed the coverage.
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2 years
Bullitt East goalkeeper Gabe Brangers was without a doubt the best keeper in the 6th Region. Bright future ahead for the senior. @BrangersGabe
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@AdamGoldberg28 Take me back. Such a fun time in wrestling
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My boys soccer 6th region preseason top 10
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My 5 year old self is over the moon. #SummerSlam
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1 year
@WrestlingWCC Dean Malenko and Britt Baker
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2 years
Here’s the roster for the 6th vs 7th region all star match
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3 years
Decorated my parents grave for Christmas. I wish they could be here. If you got them still, enjoy each moment. Merry Christmas mom and dad. I love you both
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4 years
I’ll say it again. You all need to get behind @DeadStockVisual and support the work he’s doing for high school basketball. Maybe we can get him on the soccer scene too? 😉
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Chris Mattingly
11 months
2023 boys soccer All-State teams
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Chris Mattingly
3 years
Rough week ahead for me in my journey with grief. 9 years ago this week, was the last week that I saw my mom. 9 years sometime seems like a lifetime ago while other times seems like yesterday. There will always be pain with losing my mother. One day at a time. I miss you mom.
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