Baseball: Freedom's Matt Murphy to Play at UVA-Wise Next Year

South Riding (May 12, 2011) - Freedom High School 4-year outfielder Matt Murphy has committed to play next year at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. Formerly called Clinch Valley College, UVA-Wise is a NAIA program.

Murphy hit .397 as a junior and .285 so far in his career. Other career marks to date include 70 hits, 43 runs, 47 RBI’s, 12 2B, 6 3B, and 20 stolen bases in 24 attempts. Murphy was recruited by former Loudoun County product Erik Lemley.

Freedom coach Jason Treon on Murphy: "Matt possesses tools that will make him an asset to Coach Banner’s program at the next level, both on and off the field."