Arizona
2004 (Redshirt Senior): Rejoins the Wildcat lineup as one of the squad's top throwers... Expected to be a strong contributor at the conference and national levels in his senior season... 2003 (Senior): Sat out the 2003 season due to injury... 2002 (Junior): Threw a team-best 226 feet, 4 inches at the double-dual meet with Arizona State and Northern Arizona... Finished third at the Pac-10 Championships with a throw of 217 feet, 3 inches... Placed third at the Sun Angel Classic, after throwing for 221 feet, 1 ½ inches... 2001 (Sophomore): Threw a Pac-10 qualifying mark of 217 feet, 6 inches... 2000 (Freshman): Qualified for the Pac-10 Championships as a freshman with a throw of 217 feet at the Jim Click Shootout... Finished 13th at the Pac-10 meet... Consistently around the 210'-215' mark throughout the season... 2000 Mary P. Roby Academic Achievement Award Winner.
High School
Interlake High School, Redmond, Wash.: Earned two letters in track and field and two in tennis... All-state at the 3A level in both of his seasons as a track and field athlete... Threw 225 feet, 5 inches as a senior, a mark that was No. 3 in the nation in 1999... Won the state 3A title with a throw of 222 feet, 8 inches... Threw the javelin for only two years in high school but became one of the top prep throwers in the nation.
Personal
Matthew D. Wagner... Born September 26, 1980, in Sandy, Ore... Son of Robert and Shirley Wagner... Has one younger brother, Evan... Enjoys movies and sports... Majoring in English, with a minor in history at UA... Plans on attending law school after graduation.
