By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/11/12
Henderson junior midfielder Katie O’Donnell has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Penn State University.
Katie O’Donnell log:
High School: Henderson High School
Graduation Year: 2014
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Penn State
Club Affiliation: PA Express 2014-Orange
Major lacrosse honors:
PASLA 2011 Rookie of the Year;
2011 All-Ches-Mont 2nd team (freshman);
2011 Philly 2, National Tournament Team;
2012 All-Ches-Mont 1st team;
2012 All-Area 1st Team;
2012 Philly 1, National Tournament Team
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose PSU? “I like the academics and enjoyed the campus. Team atmosphere was great along with a great coaching staff. It felt right.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for next season? We finished 2nd in the Ches-Mont last season and are hoping for another strong season in 2013.”
Other schools considered: Maryland, Rutgers, Penn and Drexel
Additional Comments: “Big thanks to my PA Express coaches and Henderson coaches for continual support.”
Longstreth Women’s Sports, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com girls’ recruits, congratulates Katie O’Donnell. Longstreth specializes in equipment, uniforms and apparel for women’s sports. Longstreth carries a huge selection of all the best women’s heads, handles, goalie gear and player accessories – including shoes and apparel. Visit longstreth.com for directions and information.
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