By K.I. Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/9/13
Manchester Valley High School (MD) senior close-defenseman Kyle Johnston has made a commitment to play Division III lacrosse at Delaware Valley College.
Kyle Johnston log: 
High School: Manchester Valley High School, Manchester, Maryland
Graduation Year: 2014
Position: Close Defense
College Choice: Delaware Valley College
Club Affiliation: Baltimore Hawks
Lacrosse Honors: 2-Year Free-State nominee, Diamond Lacrosse Showcase Tournament, Blue Chip 225 Showcase
Academic Honors: Honor Roll, Wendy’s High School Heisman Maryland State Finalist
What will you major in/study? Business Management
College Choice: “I chose Delaware Valley because I like the small community feel of the school and what Coach (Gary) Mercadante has planned for us. I’m excited about being able to build the team from scratch and working with him over the next four years.”
What is your team’s outlook for next season? “I have high hopes for our season this year. We are still a very new school and we’ve gotten better every year but I foresee this being our best season yet and going far into the playoffs.”
Thank You: “I’d like to thank my parents, brother and sister, my rec coaches that have taught me the game throughout the years, and John Piper my High School coach who has helped me better my game even further over these last four years and prepare me for the next level.”
Other schools considered: Washington College, York College, McDaniel College
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