Coach Ballou on Rafael: "Rafael has been a consistent scorer for us.  He has the ability to sneak up on anyone and provide a spark for the team."

2007-2008:  STAC Academic Excellence Award and Spartan Leadership Award recipient

2006-2007:

2006-2005:

Prior to STAC: Four-time Team MVP and All League seletion, two-time All County and Athlete of the Season honoree...2004-05 Athlete of the Year...currently holds ten school records...member of the National Honor Society...Dean's List student

Personal: Son of Rafael and Maximana Ortiz...the oldest of four children...member of Alpha Pi Sigma and Pi Gamma Mu Honor Societies...Dean's List student...born 7/15/86 in New City, NY.