By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/29/12
Garnet Valley junior defender Coley Ricci has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Delaware.
Coley Ricci log:
High School: Garnet Valley
Graduation Year: 2013
Position: Defense
College Choice: University of Delaware
Club Affiliation: Brandywine Majors
Major lacrosse honors: Starter on 2011 PIAA State Championship Team; Honorable Mention All-Central; 2nd team All-Delco
Academic honors: Honor Roll, member of French Honor Society
What will you major in/study? Undecided, but leaning toward Education
Why did you choose school? “I immediately loved the campus, the facilities, and the fact that it is not far from home. I got along great with the coaches, and definitely pictured myself a part of the school and lacrosse program.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for the season? “I want to start this season with how we finished last season by having the same intensity and desire to win another State Championship. We will have to work even harder to accomplish our goals as a team, and I look forward to what this season has to bring.”
Other comments: “First, I would like to thank my family for always being so encouraging and supportive. I also want to thank my high school coaches, Kate Henwood, ChristyAnn Morello, and Amanda Kammes, for giving me the push I needed to be successful. In addition, I would like to thank my club coaches Karen Borbee and Betsy Glassford for their help and support. Lastly, to my teammates for pushing me and making my lacrosse experience memorable.”
