By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/11/12
Henderson junior midfielder Katie O’Donnell has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Penn State University.
Katie O’Donnell log: 
High School: Henderson High School
Graduation Year: 2014
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Penn State
Club Affiliation: PA Express 2014-Orange
Major lacrosse honors:
PASLA 2011 Rookie of the Year;
2011 All-Ches-Mont 2nd team (freshman);
2011 Philly 2, National Tournament Team;
2012 All-Ches-Mont 1st team;
2012 All-Area 1st Team;
2012 Philly 1, National Tournament Team
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose PSU? “I like the academics and enjoyed the campus. Team atmosphere was great along with a great coaching staff. It felt right.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for next season? We finished 2nd in the Ches-Mont last season and are hoping for another strong season in 2013.”
Other schools considered: Maryland, Rutgers, Penn and Drexel
Additional Comments: “Big thanks to my PA Express coaches and Henderson coaches for continual support.”
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