Ben Mark

Position:
Attackman
Height:
6-2
Weight:
165
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Durham, N.C.
High School:
Durham Academy

General: One of the Tar Heels' captains in 2007, joining Fletcher Gregory, David Ryan and Mike Munnelly in that role...two-time returning letterman at the attack position...is expected to be one of the first players off the bench on the attack...smart, crafty player...senior leader in the attack...has excellent work ethic...chosen to be a Carolina Leadership Academy veteran leader..earned spot on the 2005 team as a walk-on.

2006 Season: Saw action in a pair of games last season...earned his first career point by scoring against Pennsylvania...also saw action against Fairfield, scooping up a ground ball...a 2006 ACC Academic Honor Roll selection.

2005 Season: Played in two games for the Tar Heels...scooped up two ground balls, both against Air Force...named to the 2005 ACC Academic Honor Roll.

Prep: Graduated from Durham Academy in June 2003...was coached in lacrosse there by former Tar Heel All-America midfielder Joey Seivold...played four years of lacrosse as an attackman and midfielder and three years of soccer as a forward and midfielder...three-time All-State honoree in lacrosse... also a three-time All-Conference selection...twice named Conference Player-of-the-Year...member of two state championship teams and two other teams which reached the championship game...four-year honor roll student.

Being With Ben
Given Name...Benjamin Adam Mark
Nickname...B. Mark
Parents...Jonathon B. and Christine Mark
Siblings...One brother (Zach, 17)
College Major...Communications
Post-School Ambition...undecided
Hobbies...Fly fishing, electronic music, stereo installation
Biggest Sports Thrill...Winning back-to-back state lacrosse championships my junior and senior years
People Who Have Had the Greatest Influence on My Athletic Career...Joey Seivold, Mike Upchurch
Athlete I Most Admire...Joey Seivold
Favorite Book...Liar's Poker
Favorite Food...Sushi
Movie I've Most Enjoyed...Stop Making Sense
Favorite TV Show...Nip/Tuck
Birthdate and Birthplace...July 16, 1985 in Boston, Mass.