Matt Andre is a 6-foot-1, 175-pound defensive back from San Pasqual High School. He was named second-team All-CIF. He was also selected first-team All-Valley League, and All-North County in football. The San Diego Union-Tribune picked him All-Academic First Team. In 1999, he was a second-team All-Valley League choice in football. He broke the school record for interceptions in a single season in 2000 with 8, and had a career high of 11. He is listed in the year 2000 Who's Who for high school sports. His coach, Mike Dolan said, “ Matt embodies all the traits one would seek as a leader of our youth for the future. His classroom success has been the result of determination and hard work that carries over into every facet of his life.” Andre received two varsity letters in football, three in basketball and two in track.
Andre achieved a 4.4 grade point average and was Physics Student of the Year. He was a member of the California Scholarship Federation in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades. He was active in the student-led Bible studies with Student Venture and Emmanuel Community Church. He is undecided on college plans. Andre lists his hobby as going to the beach. He is the son of Ray and Barbara Andre of Escondido.