A new addition to the Golden Eagle roster in 2012-13, Mitch has the potential to have a major impact on the team during his career...an Honors student in high school, he also enjoyed a successful playing career and looks to add to his legacy in the collegiate ranks.

2012-13: Mitch made an instant impact for the Golden Eagles in the fall, shooting a team-best 76.3 average...scored a season-low round of 70 in his first collegiate round at the Mason Rudolph Championship (9/21)..tied for 31st at the Skyhawk Classic, carding a 71-73-76=220.

HIGH SCHOOL: Mitch was a four-year letterwinner at Knoxville Farragut High School where he played golf under former Golden Eagle Jonathan Cox...three-time selection on the All-Prep Extra Team...was the 2011 Region 2 medalist...helped his team win four consecutive district and regional championships and the TSSAA state championship in 2008 and 2009...also had a solid junior career, winning four tournaments and earning multiple Top 5 finishes...qualified into the Tennessee State Amateur and State Junior championships.

PERSONAL: The son of Cary and Libby Thomas...full name is Mitchell Lee Thomas...birthdate is September 27, 1993...studying in the medical technology pre-professional program.