Cameron Griffin

Position:
Defender / Midfielder
Height:
5-10
Weight:
172
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Pittsburgh, Pa.
High School:
Upper St. Clair

Quotes from the Coach: “Cameron has an enormous, contagious will to win. It drives him in every play. And that's what makes him such an important leader and enthusiastic example. He is a relentless 1-on-1 defender, plus he loves to attack down the right flank. Off the field, Cam aspires us to demonstrate our standards of character.”

Note: Will serve as co-captain for the 2008 season, along with fellow senior Juan Duque.

2007: Made a career-high 16 starts during his junior campaign, tied for second-best on the team ... Appeared in 17 matches overall on the year ... Recorded his only point on an assist in the win over Coastal Carolina ... Took a total of four shots overall, finding the goal on two of them.

2006: Was co-captain with senior Robby Hoak ... made his first career start at Virginia ... Appeared in just six games due to injury.

2005: Accelerated speed of play and nurtured confidence in the spring ... added depth to the Wildcats' backline appearing in 11 games as a freshman.

Prep / Personal: A two-year captain, led his team to a 27-0-0 record and a number one ranking as a senior ... led Upper St. Clair to back-to-back state titles ... named to the all-state and All-WPIAL teams, Griffin was also chosen as one of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's and Pittsburgh Tribune Review's Elite 11 ... a member of the Beadling Soccer Club has won five consecutive state championships ... the senior class president, was also the point guard for Upper St. Clair's basketball team.