Billy Bitter Class: Freshman Hometown: Manhattan, New York High School: Manhasset (N.Y.) '06; Deerfield Acad. (Mass.) '07 Weight: 170 Position: Attackman Experience: True Freshman

General: A top flight addition to the Tar Heel attacking corps...will likely run in the second attack unit with Matthias McCall and Kevin Federico...wiry attackman with outstanding quickness.
Prep: Family currently lives in Manhattan, New York...graduated in June 2005 from Manhasset (N.Y.) High School...completed a post-graduate year at Deerfield (Mass.) Academy in 2007...three-sport athlete...center forward on soccer team and attackman on lacrosse squad...also participated on skiing teams...2005 All-Conference soccer player at Manhasset...made All-Star Team at Top 2005 Lacrosse Camp individually and All-Star Team at Hot Beds Camp with Long Island Express club team...on the lacrosse field, he was honorable mention All-County as a junior and honorable mention All-America as a senior at Manhasset.

The Book on Billy Benz
Given Name...William Benz Bitter
Preferred First Name...Billy
Parents...Nancy and Ward Bitter
Birthdate and Birthplace...June 10, 1988 at North Shore Hospital, Manhasset, N.Y.
Siblings...Three brothers (Ward, 24, Matt, 21, Jimmy, 15), Two sisters (Kristen, 27, Megan, 25)
College Major...Business
Career Plans...Real Estate
Hobbies...Boating, Skiing, Music
Athlete I Most Admire...Michael Jordan
My Biggest Sports Thrill...Winning New York State Championship
Person With Greatest Influence On My Athletic Career...My Dad
Favorite Book...In Cold Blood
Favorite Magazine...ESPN The Magazine
Favorite Food...Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Favorite Movie...Boondock Saints
Favorite TV Show...The Office
Favorite Website...www.espn.com