By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/10/12
Cumberland Valley (PA) junior midfielder Alexa Mandak has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Duquesne University.
Alexa Mandak log:
High School: Cumberland Valley High School
Graduation Year: 2013
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Duquesne University
Club Affiliation: Lancaster X-Treme 2013
Major lacrosse honors: Big 11 Central PA Lacrosse All-Star 2011; Women’s Division National Tournament 2011- Central PA Team; First Team All Mid-Penn Conference 2011; Second Team All Mid-Penn Conference 2010; Stick Skills Award 2011; Cumberland Valley Rookie of the Year Award 2010
Academic honors: National Honor Society; Honor Roll
What will you major in/study? Health Sciences
Why did you choose school? “Duquesne University offers me the opportunity to play lacrosse at the highest level at an institution that still focuses on academics. Duquesne offers programs in all of the health science fields in which I am interested. I love the school and campus. Coach Scerbo has been so supportive during the recruiting process and his kindness showed me the type of coach for whom I will be playing. The assistant coaches and players are awesome. I can’t wait to be a part of their team!”
What is your HS team’s outlook for next year? “A lot of our key players are returning. We hope to win the Mid-Penn Conference again this year and make it to States!”
Other comments: “I want to thank my parents for always being there for me throughout my lacrosse career and especially during the busy recruiting process. They have supported me and were my first teachers in life and sports. I also am very appreciative of the wonderful coaches I have had over the years: Coach Mark Pinkerton, Coach Kirstin Schneider, Coach Liz Hockley, Coach Carol Venet and Lauren Dadigan. They have all been incredible teachers of the game and their constant encouragement was greatly appreciated.”
