By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 2/8/13

Cumberland Valley junior center-midfielder Emma Hager has made a commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Iona College.

Emma Hager log:

Emma Hager

High School: Cumberland Valley High School

Graduation Year: 2014

Position: Center Midfield

College Choice: Iona College

Club Affiliation: Xtreme 2014

Major lacrosse honors:
Mid Penn Conference Co-Champions;
2011 Philly Showcase Fab 40 selection;
Ranked 35 overall points Nike Elite 120;
2012 member of WDNT regional school girls division team;
2012 “Big 11” Patriot News All star team

Academic Honors: Honor Roll

What will you major in/study? Education

Why did you choose Iona? “I loved the team, and Coaches (Michelle) Mason and Caitlin (Jackson) are great. I felt like I could really contribute to this program. Iona is a school I really saw myself going to.”

What is your HS team’s outlook for the season? “I think my high school is going to have a very successful season this year. We were co-conference Champions last year and have a lot of strong returning players.”

Additional Comments: “I would like to thank my club coach Mark Pinkerton, my past high school coach Kirsten Schneider and of course my parents for helping me throughout the whole recruiting process and for teaching me and making me the player I am today. I would especially like to thank my Dad Scott Hager for coaching me since I was little. My dad always encourages me to do my best and has spent so much time outside having a catch or practicing skills with me.”

Other schools considered: UMBC, Monmouth

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