By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/11/12

Hillsborough senior attackman Conor Fitzgerald has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Ursinus College.

Conor Fitzgerald log:

Conor Fitzgerald

High School: Hillsborough (N.J.) High School

Graduation Year: 2013

Position: Attack

College Choice: Ursinus College

Club Affiliation: Leading Edge Elite

Major lacrosse honors: 2012 2nd Team All-State, 2012 2nd Team All-County

What will you major in/study? Undecided

Why did you choose the school? “I really liked the campus and team atmosphere at Ursinus. The coaches have been fantastic throughout the whole recruiting process and after my overnight, I knew it would be the place for me. I’m thrilled to get the chance to play for Coach (Jamie) Steele and the Ursinus coaching staff for the next four years.”

What is your HS team’s outlook for next season? “We lost a lot of seniors this past spring (16), but the group of guys returning are skilled and capable of doing great things this upcoming season. I have no doubt that my teammates and I will make this senior season one to remember.”

Other comments: “I want to say thanks to my parents and family for all of the support they have given me both on and off the field. I would also like to thank my high school Coach, (Mark) Wilson, for all of the help and support hes given me throughout my whole high school career.

Other Schools Considered: Cabrini College, Stevens Tech

Maple Zone Sports and Fitness Complex, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com Boys’ Recruits, congratulates Conor Fitzgerald. 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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