High School: SWC honorable mention as a junior and senior • twice named to all-academic team • member of Brookfield High School team that won four straight SWC championships and the 2004 and 2005 state championships • honor roll student.

Personal: Matthew Edward Ryan • son of Edward and Rhonda Ryan • has a sister, Taylor • human services major at Delaware • would like to become a therapist or social worker • both parents are graduates of Florida Atlantic University.