By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/22/12

Yorktown (N.Y.) rising junior midfielder-face-off specialist Luke Palmadesso has committed to play Division I lacrosse at Villanova University.

Luke Palmadesso log:

Luke Palmadesso

High School: Yorktown High School, N.Y.

Graduation Year: 2014

Position: Midfielder/Faceoff Specialist

College Choice: Villanova University

Club Affiliation: Yorktown No LImit Ballers

Major lacrosse honors: 2 time NYS Class B State Semifinalist, NYS Section 1 All-Section Honorable Mention, Jake Reed Bluechip, Maverik Showtime, YHS Captain for the 2013 season

Academic Honors: High Honor Roll, Scholar Athlete

What will you major in/study? Business

Why did you choose Villanova? Villanova’s high academic standards and strong lacrosse program were the two top things that drew me to the university. Nova’s size and location were both perfect for me. I also felt very comfortable with Coach (Mike) Corrado, as well as Coach (Andy) German and Coach (Simon) Connor.”

What is your H.S. team’s outlook for next season? “Our goal is to avenge our losses in the State semi-finals the previous two years, and hopefully bring home the state championship.”

Other schools considered: Georgetown, Binghamton, and Princeton

Additional Comments: “I’m lucky to play for Yorktown because of its strong lacrosse program and I’d like to thank all of my coaches for helping me become a better lacrosse player.”

Maple Zone Sports and Fitness Complex, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com Boys’ Recruits, congratulates Luke Palmadesso. Maple Zone, located on Conchester Pike in Boothwyn, offers numerous programs, leagues and instructional activities for boys’ and girls’ lacrosse players and also offers boys’ U13 and U15 travel teams. Click here for registration for the Muck Dawgs travel teams.

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