By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/12/14
Malvern Prep 2017 LSM/defenseman Sam Charlton has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Lehigh University.
Sam Charlton log:
High School: Malvern Prep
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: LSM/Defense
College Choice: Lehigh University
Club Affiliation: NXT 2017
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: All Star Selection: MVP I, Battle of Hot Beds and Lehigh’s Future’s Showcase. Showcases: Lehigh’s Future’s Showcase, Philly Freshman Showcase, Prep School Showcase, 3D Blue Chip
Academic honors: First Honors (9th Grade). 3.6 GPA
What will you major in/study? Business
Why did you choose the school? “The reputation of Coach (Kevin) Cassese and his coaching staff, academics, and a defensive minded program made it easy to pick Lehigh. I fell in love with the campus and it is a perfect fit.”
Thoughts on this past HS lacrosse season/team’s outlook for next season? “We have some incredible talent returning for the Friars. I can’t wait to get back at it.”
Other comments: “I would like to thank my parents and my sister for always supporting me and making my goal of playing Division 1 lacrosse. I would like to thank all my coaches, especially the Malvern Coaches: John McEvoy & Todd MacFarlane and all the NXT Coaches: Marty Kupprion, Brett Manney, Mike Avato and Chris Williams. I would also like to thank Billy McKinney for all the time and effort he has put into me and one of my first coaches, Brendan Kelly, for putting a long pole in my hands.”
Other schools considered? Holy Cross, Yale, Fairfield, and High Point
Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Sam Charlton. MSI is located on Conchester Highway (Rt. 322) in Garnet Valley, offering lacrosse and sports performance training for boys and girls. From summer and fall club teams to camps, clinics, tournaments and leagues, let MSI be your one stop training facility. Visit us at maplezone.com/lacrosse or contact jmurray@maplezone.com.
