By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/30/14

Seneca (N.J.) 2016 defender Samantha Scarpello has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Rutgers University.

Samantha Scarpello log:

Samantha Scarpello (left)

High School: Seneca High School, N.J.

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Defender

College Choice: Rutgers University

Club Affiliation: South Jersey Select

Major lacrosse honors, camps and showcases: High School All Conference, Elite 120, NJ South School Girls, Philly Showcase All-Star Team

What will you major in/study? Special Education

Why did you choose school? “I chose Rutgers because of the great coaching staff and facilities. I loved the school and the academic opportunities, I’m also very excited about Rutgers entering the Big-10 this year!”

Outlook for your High School team? “We have a young, fast team and we hope we can win our conference this year. We’re hoping to advance further in the playoffs this year.”

Other comments: “I would first like to thank SJS for allowing me the opportunity to be apart of their teams throughout the years. It’s been a great experience and I would have never gotten where I am today without them. I’d also like to thank my parents for supporting me throughout this process.”

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