By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/9/14

Christian Brothers Academy (NY) 2016 defender Kate Derrenbacker has made a commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Lehigh University.

Kate Derrenbacker ledger:

Kate Derrenbacker

High School: Christian Brothers Academy, Syracuse NY

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Defense

College Choice: Lehigh University

Club Affiliation: Ethix Lacrosse Club

Lacrosse Honors: 1st Team, CNY All League- 2014 season; Lax for the Cure,
Classic Lacrosse, Inception Lacrosse

Academic Honors: High Honor Roll since 7th grade

What will you major in/study? Behavioral Science and Psychology

Why did you choose Lehigh? “I chose Lehigh for the excellent ​academics, beautiful campus and great coaching staff.”

Thoughts on last season/outlook for next season? “Our team made it to the State semi-final, had a tough loss but we were a young team. Looking forward to this upcoming season because I know we have all grown as players.”

Thank you: “I want to thank Josh LaGrow (Ethix coach), Doug Sedgwick and Claire Sedgwick, Fran Webster and Pat Britton (CBA HS coaches).

Other schools considered: Bucknell and Binghamton University

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