Matthew Kieta
Matthew Kieta
Height: 5-10
Year: RS-Jr.
Hometown: Sevierville, Tenn.
Major: Biology
Weight Class: 149
Previous School: Pigeon Forge HS

2019-20: Wrestled 14 matches between 149 and 157 pounds, picking up six wins at 149 and one win at 157...Earned three wins by major decision on the season...Finished fourth at the Super Region II Championships...Named a NWCA Scholar All-American...Received the 2019-20 D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award.

2018-19: Did not wrestle this season...Received the 2018-19 D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award. 

2017-18: Compiled a total of 16 wins with two falls, one major decisions, two technical falls...Third place at Georgia Open...Named to NWCA Division II Academic All-American team.

2016-17: Compiled a 3-9 record at 141 pounds for the Cobras.

High School: Attended Pigeon Forge High School where he ran cross country, played soccer and wrestled for the Tigers...Two-time state champion and finished eighth at the national tournament in wrestling. 

Personal: Son of Maria and Kazimierz Kieta.