By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/14/13

Delbarton School (NJ) junior defenseman MJ Melillo has made a commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Michigan.

MJ Melillo log:

MJ Melillo

High School: Delbarton School, Morristown, NJ

Graduation Year: 2015

Position: Defense

College Choice: University of Michigan

Club Affiliation: Patriot Lacrosse

Major lacrosse honors: Morris County

Academic Honors: Honor Roll

What will you major in/study? Architecture or Business

Why did you choose Michigan? “Main factors in my decision were going to a high academic University with a lacrosse program that I know is going to have great potential to compete in the NCAA Lacrosse regular and post-season.”

What are your thoughts on this past HS lacrosse season/team’s outlook for next season? “Last year’s High School lacrosse season was great for me I played for great coaches and behind great players. I learned a lot by watching the older players and it was a good year for me to get accustom to the varsity level of play.”

Additional Comments: “I would like to thank my High School coaches Coach Ruebling, Coach Kovachik, Coach Coffey, and Coach Fleishman. I would also like to thank all my friends and family for their support.”

Other schools considered: Providence, Bucknell, Air Force

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