AT AMHERST HIGH: Earned eight varsity letters, four in lacrosse, three in hockey and one in volleyball...was a three-time all-league selection...named to the All-Western New York team on two occasions...was an alternate on the Western Empire State team in 2001...is the all-time leading scorer at mherst with 242 career points...scored 158 career goals...holds school record for most goals scored in a game (8)...faced off at 60 percent his senior season...team compiled a 49-19 record throughout his four-year career...captain of team...member of National Honor Society...head coach: Stefan Henn.

PERSONAL: Born April 28, 1984...son of John Jr. and Marcia Mathias...major is undecided.