By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/19/11
Garnet Valley junior midfielder Vail Urso has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Drexel University.
Urso is the second Jaguar from the Class of 2013 to commit to a Division I college in the past few days. Attackman Robert Raucci also committed to a city school, picking St. Joseph’s University
Vail Urso log:
High School: Garnet Valley
Graduation Year: 2013
Position: Attackman
College Choice: Drexel University
Club Affiliation: Jags Lax, Competitive Edge
Major lacrosse honors: EPSLA Showcase, 2011, Central League Honorable Mention, Scored 24 goals as sophomore, Blue Chip 2010-11.
What will you major in/study? Business
Why did you choose school? “I visited several schools, but when I visited Drexel it just felt right for me. I enjoyed the coaching staff and got along well with the current players. I made a decision that I wanted to stay close to home and get a good education and Drexel presented that opportunity. I believe that they have a great program.”
Outlook for your high school team: “We return all but three starters from a 10-1 Central League team and we would love to be in a position to again fight for the Central League Championship.”
Other comments: “I would like to thank my parents for their support and my father (head Garnet Valley coach Frank Urso and former Maryland great and two-time national champion) more importantly for the help and instruction he has given to make me a better player. I would like to thank my teammates for everything on and off the field. Most important I would like to thank God for the opportunity to play lacrosse.”
