By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/22/14
Haddonfield Memorial High School (NJ) 2016 goalie Ian Reilly has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Ian Reilly log:
High School: Haddonfield Memorial High School, NJ
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: Goalie
College Choice: NJIT (ConnectLAX college profile)
Club Affiliations: SouthShore Lacrosse, Blue Chip 225 National Elite
Lacrosse Honors: Haddonfield Varsity as freshman & sophomore, Blue Chip 225 Rising Sophomore All-Star, Dick’s Mid-Atlantic Cup Champions, Dicks National Tournament of Champions, & Blue Chip 225 National Elite Team
What will you major in/study? Business
Why did you choose NJIT? “I chose NJIT for the size, academic reputation, and to also compete at the highest level of lacrosse. When I first arrived on campus I knew it was the perfect fit for me. The ability to stay in-state is also a huge benefit for my family and me. Also I look forward to being a part of this new lacrosse program and helping build tradition with the team.”
Outlook for 2015 HS season? “We are a very young team. Each year we are getting more and more freshmen through our youth program. We have a great group of guys and we look forward to improving and getting further into playoffs each year.”
Thank You: “First I would like to thank my family and friends for all of their support and encouragement throughout the years. I would especially like to thank my parents and older brother Shane, for always believing in me and never giving up on my dream of playing division 1 lacrosse. I am very grateful for all that they have done.
“Next I’d like to thank JC Valore and the entire Southshore staff, for allowing me to be a part of such a great program and helping guide me throughout this recruiting process.
“In addition, I would like to thank my Haddonfield Memorial coaches: Damon Legato, Justin Hawkins, and Matthew Balkonis for pushing me in practice everyday.
“Also a special thanks to Ted Spencer, Charles Simmons, Chris Anderson, and Brian Wolfeld for helping me become a better lacrosse player and person.”
Other schools considered: Robert Morris, Wagner, Eastern, Saint Joe’s, Salisbury, Drexel
Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Ian Reilly. MSI is located on Conchester Highway (Rt. 322) in Garnet Valley, offering lacrosse and sports performance training for boys and girls. From summer and fall club teams to camps, clinics, tournaments and leagues, let MSI be your one stop training facility. Visit us at maplezone.com/lacrosse or contact jmurray@maplezone.com.
