By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 7/8/12
Ponte Vedra senior attackman Brendan Francis, who formerly played at The Hill School and for Philly club teams twist and Dukes L.C., has committed to play Division I lacrosse at the United States Naval Academy.
Brendan Francis log: 
High School: Ponte Vedra High School
Graduation Year: 2012
Position: Attack
College Choice: United States Naval Academy
Club affiliation(s): Twist, Team Florida, Dukes LC
Major lacrosse honors: EPSLA private school All-Stars (Hill School), ESPNRise top 25 attack 2012, Blue Chip rising sophomore showcase 2010, Two time All-American 2011 & 2012 (Florida), North Florida player of the year 2011 & 2012.
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose Navy? “A military career is a good fit for me. Also, playing lacrosse in a program with deep history and high expectations is exciting. Doing all of that while getting an education at one of the best schools in the country was an easy decision for me.”
Additional Comments? “Thank you to Coaches West, Oliver and Romanchuck (PVHS). Thanks to club Coaches Serio, Flego and Devlin (Twist). Finally, thanks to my parents for helping me get to all the tourneys.”
Maple Zone Sports and Fitness Complex, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com Boys’ Recruits, congratulates Brendan Francis. 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. 
