South Suburban: Played two years for the Bulldogs ... received NJCAA All-Region IV first team honors ... also earned All-Area and All-District accolades ... helped Bulldogs to a 18-2-0 record and the #7 seed in the NJCAA National Tournament in 2005.

Prep: Played one season for the Caravans ... earned All-Area and All-District honors as a senior ... prior to arriving at Mount Carmel, suited up at Bishop Noll ... twice received All-Area accolades while playing for the Warriors.

Personal: Mario is the son of Nicolas and Maria Diaz ... major is physical education ... born January 18, 1986.