#29
Matt Stefurak
Sophomore
Defense
Smithtown, N.Y./Smithtown West HS

High School: Three-sport standout in lacrosse, football, and basketball at Smithtown West High School...captain in both football and lacrosse...played lacrosse for head coach Kevin Huff...four-year varsity performer...team MVP and an all-county selection as a senior...played on gold medal Long Island Empire State team...played in Northshore vs. Southshore All-Star game...ranked as the No. 61 freshman in the nation in a pre-season Inside Lacrosse poll...played linebacker, fullback and tight end in football for head coach Peter Curello...was team's Defensive MVP and earned all-county honors...played one year of basketball as a forward...member of Spanish Honor Society.

At Delaware: Returning sophomore with 13 games played as a freshman...one of team's biggest players at 6-4 and 240 lbs....imposing defender with strong stick skills who has an up-tempo style.

2008: Appeared in 13 games this season...scooped up nine groundballs, caused two turnovers and took six shots.

Personal: Matthew A. Stefurak ("steffer-ack")...son of Matthew and Carolann Stefurak...has one younger brother...marketing major at Delaware...would like to work on Wall Street...enjoys listening to music and playing beach volleyball in spare time.