By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/14/14
Friends’ Central School 2015 midfielder Sophie MacFarlane has made a commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Brown University.
Sophie MacFarlane log:
High School: Friends’ Central School
Graduation Year: 2015
Position: Midfielder
College Choice: Brown University
Club Affiliation: Quaker City Lacrosse
Lacrosse Honors: Philly Showcase All-Star Team (2012), National Tournament Philly 3 Team (2013), Second Team All Main-Line (2013), First Team All-Friends League (2012, 2013)
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose Brown? “Brown offers an amazing combination of rigorous academics and athletics. I admire the team and program that Coach (Keely) McDonald has created at Brown, and hope I can contribute to Brown’s future success.”
Outlook for 2015 HS season? “Coming off an injury, I hope that I can help bring the team to another PAISAA State Championship. Last season was such a success, and with hard work I know we can get there again.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my high school coach, Lauren Becker Rubin, for helping me through this entire process, and having faith in me, even through my injury. I have learned so much from her.
“Additionally, I would like to thank Coach D. from Quaker City for helping me improve, and develop my skills over the past 4 years.
“Finally, I would like to thank my family and friends who have stood by me through the ups and the downs, and pushed me to work my hardest on and off the field.”
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