McKenzie Oref Class: Freshman Hometown: Easley, S.C. High School: Easley HS Height / Weight: 5-5 / 160 Major: Business Marketing

High School: A member of the Easley High School team since the eighth grade... helped Easley to four-straight appearances in the 4A state tournament... follows in the footsteps of current Spartan standout Michael Lawrence in coming to Upstate from Easley... finished with a 234 total and in 18th place in the 2008 4A state tournament... helped Easley to a seventh-place finish in the championships... Easley finished third in the state tournament in 2007, second in 2006 and won the state title in 2005... a Region I-4A All-Region selection as a junior... the medalist at the 2007 Patriot High School Invitational played at the Seabrook Island Golf Club... finished 13th at the T.W. Memorial hosted by Dorman... carried a 37.6 stroke average in 2008.

High School/Junior: Qualified for the U.S. Junior Nationals at Shoal Creek (Ala.) with a 75-73=148 total at Daniel Island... finished fourth in his qualifier... finished tied for fourth at the 2008 SCJGA Upstate Junior Championship at Smithfields Country Club... tied for sixth at the 2008 Junior Rice Planters.... finished tied for 13th at the 2008 SCJGA Players Championship after posting rounds of 76 and 75.

Personal: Born on Feb. 16, 1991 in Easley, S.C... son of Richard and Angie Oref... a business marketing major... likes to eat wings... favorite movie is Billy Madison... likes watching SportsCenter on TV... favorite actor is Adam Sandler... likes listening to the Dave Matthews Band... favorite season is fall... favorite sports figure is Tiger Woods... admires Jay Lite the most... favorite quote is "Burrrrr."... hobbies include hanging out with friends, fishing, basketball and football.