By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/11/11
Penncrest senior defenseman Jimmy Gastner has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Swarthmore College.
Jimmy Gastner log:
High School: Penncrest
Graduation Year: 2012
Position: Defenseman
College Choice: Swarthmore
Club Affiliation: Twist
Major lacrosse honors: National Lacrosse Classic, 2011
Academic honors: National Honor Society
What will you major in/study? Economics or Political Science
Why did you choose school? “Coach (Pat) Gress was really welcoming, I loved the team and I loved the campus. The overall recruiting process went very well.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for next year? “We are looking very good. We have a lot of young guys that will step up and some veteran experience. We’ll definitely be near the top of the Central League.”
Other comments: “I want to thank my parents, the Twist coaching staff, and the coaching staff at Rose Tree (Media Optimist) and my Penncrest High family, as well as my former club coach, Ryan Greer.”
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