By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/13/12

Hatboro-Horsham senior attackman Jake Durkin has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Albright College.

Jake Durkin log:

Jake Durkin

High School: Hatboro-Horsham High School

Graduation Year: 2012

Position: Attack

College Choice: Albright College

Club Affiliation(s): Wet Bandits, Dukes LC

Major lacrosse honors: 2011 SOL Continental Conference 1st Team Attack
2010 SOL Continental Conference 3rd Team Attack
2011 EPSLA Showcase – Public School
2010 EPSLA Showcase – Public School
2010 Philly Showcase FAB 40 – Junior
2009 Philly Showcase FAB 40 – Sophomores

What will you major in/study? Business

Why did you choose Albright? “I fit in well with the players. I was looking for a small school. I instantly got along with Coach (Jake) Plunkett. The administration and the student body is behind the lacrosse program.”

What’s the outlook for your HS team this season? “We look really good with a lot of senior leadership from the Downing twins and Dominic DeFazio. We have a strong supporting junior class. We are very excited about our new head coach John Kurek.”

Additional Comments: “I would like to thank my parents and my brother Jim. All my coaches, especially my club coach Bob Ambler, high school coaches, Dave Sowers, JP Banks, John Kurek, and Kevin Kerrigan. All my teammates and friends especially my cousin Ryan Ambler.”

Tags: Hatboro-Horsham