By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/4/13
Conestoga junior attack wing Shannon Sweeney has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at the University of Tampa.
Shannon Sweeney log:
High School: Conestoga High School
Graduation Year: 2014
Position: Attack Wing
College Choice: University of Tampa
Club Affiliation: Phantastix Lacrosse
Major Lacrosse Honors, camps: Many showcases throughout Phantastix career/camps
Academic Honors: First Honor Roll Student
Reason for choosing Tampa: “From the moment I visited I knew it was for me. I always knew that I wanted to go somewhere far away so Tampa seemed perfect. The school is absolutely beautiful, yet it is right in the city. I also loved the coach, she is so awesome and energetic!”
Conestoga team outlook: “This 2013 season is going to be amazing. Our team made it to State quarterfinals last year so we are hoping to go even further this year.”
People to thank: “I would like to thank my Phantastix coaches, JoAnn Yusko, and Susan Frazier along with my school coaches Amy Orcutt and Meghan McDugall.”
Longstreth Women’s Sports, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com girls’ recruits, congratulates Shannon Sweeney. 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.
