By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/4/12

Delbarton (N.J.) junior midfielder J.P. Campbell has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Villanova University.

JP Campbell log:

J.P. Campbell

High School: Delbarton, N.J.

Graduation Year: 2013

Position: Midfield

College Choice: Villanova University

Club Affiliation: Patriot Lacrosse

Major lacrosse camps: Jake Reed Blue Chip, NSCLA, MVP, Top 205

Academic honors: Student Body President, High Honors

What will you major in/study? Business

Why did you choose the school? “I chose Villanova because I felt like it was a great academic fit for what I want to pursue in my future. When I first stepped on campus I felt at home, and I knew it was the right place for me. With regards to lacrosse, I know the team has a reputation of having dedicated and hard-working players, and I couldn’t have asked for a better coaching staff.”

What is your HS team’s outlook for next season? “I feel that we have great potential for next year. We have a lot of key returning players, so it’s a matter of putting in the hard work before and during the season to reach our goals.”

Other comments: “I want to thank my family, especially my mom and dad, for all the support they have given me throughout this process. I would also like to thank Coach Ruebling, Coach Kovachik, and Coach Carty for the assistance they have provided throughout my career. Lastly, I want to thank the Villanova coaches for their professional approach and making this process as smooth as possible.”

Maple Zone Sports and Fitness Complex, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com Boys’ Recruits, congratulates J.P. Campbell. 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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