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General: A three-time returning letterman who will find a spot running in one of Carolina's three primary midfield units this season...has gradually increased his playing time over the past two seasons...was one of the most pleasant surprises on the Tar Heel team in 2004 as a freshman...possesses a hard left-handed shot...has the potential to be a great player...great athleticism.
2006 Season: Played in 13 games as a junior...had one goal and two assists...scored an extra-man goal against Duke and had asssists against Maryland in the regular season and against Fairfield...ended the year with four ground balls.
2005 Season: Played in 10 games as a sophomore...scored one goal and had three ground balls...his goal came against Colgate.
2004 Season: Received the Jay Gallagher Award as the outstanding freshman player on the Tar Heel squad ... played in 10 games for the Tar Heels, finishing the season with one goal (against UMBC), one assist and three ground balls.
Prep: Graduated in June 2003 from Moorestown High School...played four years of varsity lacrosse there as a midfielder...was also a four-year letterman in soccer, playing midfielder and forward...was named first team All-State in lacrosse as a senior...led team to 2002 state championship...first-team All-Conference player as a sophomore and junior...a Top 205 All-Star Team selection ...played on soccer team which also won a state title in 2002...was first-team All-South Jersey on the pitch as a senior.
Given Name...Thomas Joseph Sciolla
Parents...Greg and Carola Sciolla
Siblings...One brother (Chris, 25)
College Major...Communications
Post-School Ambition...Sports agent
Hobbies...Surfing
Biggest Sports Thrill...Winning state lacrosse championship my sophomore year
Athlete I Most Admire...Allen Iverson
Person Who Has Had the Greatest Influence on My Athletic Career...My father
Favorite Food...Steak
Favorite Book...The Da Vinci Code
Movie I've Most Enjoyed...Top Gun
Favorite TV Show...The Sopranos
Birthdate and Birthplace...September 17, 1984 in Willingboro, N.J.
