Marc Ayala broke into the lineup during fall of 2004 but he suffered an ankle injury that forced him to miss his freshman year. He is a quick and strong defenseman who looks to be a factor in the defensive rotation. 2006: Coming back after a year off due to an injury Ayal started 11 of the 12 games he played in... Picked up three groundballs in a close loss to Notre Dame...2005: Did not play. High School: Three-year letterwinner in lacrosse and football at Lawrenceville School…Captain of both squads…Led lacrosse team to the MAPL League championships in 2002, 2003 and 2004 and team was N.J. prep state champions…Named second team All-Pitt Division in 2003 and was first team All-Pitt Division in 2004…Was Co-MVP of the Pitt Division and was first team All-MAPL League his senior year…Named first team All-State and All-America…Won an athletics and spirit award along with an outstanding student award. Personal: Is the son of Victor and Deirdre Ayala…Has one brother and one sister.