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Mark Riffee

Junior Outfielder and LHP

  Returning Player Profile

Height: 6'2"      Weight: 175     Throws: Left    

 Bats: Left         GPA: 3.8

College Commitment:   Committed to sign with and play for the University of Virginia Cavaliers

School and Academic Recognition: First-Team All Liberty District Outfielder, Selected to 2005 Commonwealth Games Team, Selected for Team Virginia in 2005 Impact Games vs North Carolina, Selected as Impact Games All-Star, Selected for 2005 Perfect Games Showcase and rated solid D1 prospect with draft potential, Earned First Team All CABA 18U World Series in Miami, FL, 2003 National Rookie of the Year Finalist by Baseball Coaches of America in conjunction with Baseball Factory, 2004 Diamond King Top Prospect Invitee, National  Honor Society, All-A and Athletic Honor Rolls, Three Varsity Baseball and Academic Letters,  

Mark began playing baseball in Colleyville, Texas.  He played Vienna Little League for the Dodgers and was a key player on their Championship teams and was a four year all-star.  Mark played   four years  for the Vienna Mustangs.  Mark helped lead the 14 Year Old Mustangs  to a sixth place finish in the AAU National Championships. Following his freshman season he was the Mustangs' leading hitter during Old Dominion League play and hit well in the '03 National High School Championship in Louisville, KY. After rehabilitating an injury. Mark had a strong fall season for the Mustangs.

Mark has been a starting outfielder for the Varsity Warhawks since his freshman season. As a freshman, He was the offensive leader in the come-from-behind win over Centreville in the Regionals. He made two spectacular diving catches to end rallies and save the '03 Regional Championship win over Robinson including the Washington Post "Play of the Day" game ending play. He had many key hits throughout the post season as the Warhawks repeated as '03 District and Regional Champions. Despite playing through injuries, Mark had an excellent sophomore season for the '04 District Champion Warhawks. Mark was a key hitter and outstanding defensive player in the Warhawks attack. Mark has had an excellent off-season of conditioning and returns healthier and stronger than ever as a veteran for the '05 Warhawks.

Mark's thoughts on the Season: "We have a dedicated group of guys this year and there is no limit to what we can accomplish this year as long as we keep working hard."

Coach Gjormand on Mark: "Mark enters his junior year as a three-year starter. Mark has worked hard in the off-season to get healthy and is much stronger than a year ago. After seeing limited action on the mound in '04, Mark will also be a key member of our rotation. He returns to right field  and will hit at the top of our line-up. I believe that Mark has the ability to be one of the top players in our Region this year."