By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/5/14
Cherry Hill East High School (NJ) 2016 attackman Ian Sheekey has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at High Point University.
Ian Sheekey log:
High School: Cherry Hill East High School
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: Attack
College Choice: High Point University
Club Affiliation: South Jersey Shamrocks
Lacrosse Honors: 2014 Maverik Showtime & Nike Blue Chip rising Junior selection, 2013 Nike Blue Chip rising Soph selection, 2013 & 2014 Fresman/Soph Varsity starter, 2013 HS Rookie of the Year Award- Set scoring record as a Freshman-Cherry Hill East HS, 2013 and 2014 2nd Team All-Conference
What will you major in/study? Business
Why did you choose High Point? “When I first saw the campus, I fell in love. Everything about it is beautiful and brand new. Also, the coaching staff really focuses on the lives of student athletes, to make sure they’re successful on the field and in the classroom.”
Outlook for 2015 HS season? “I believe we will surprise people this year. In the years past, the program has struggled. Cherry Hill East isn’t a team that should be slept on this year. I believe we will win our first playoff game ever and maybe even more than that.”
Thank You: “I would first like to thank my mom, dad, and brother. They are always there for me and have helped me the most throughout all of my lacrosse career.
“In addition, I would like to thank my coaches, Bill Keane, Mike Yarusso, Steve Picot, John Cipriani, Dave Gaylord, Ted Spencer, Jon Mouradian and Erick Wood for making me the best lacrosse player I could be as well as helping me throughout the recruiting process
“Finally I would like to give a special thanks to my friends and teammates. I would like to give a special thanks to Chris Anderson my youth coach, the Simmons family for introducing the sport to me, and Damon Legato for teaching me high level lacrosse at a young age.”
Other schools considered: St. Joe’s, Franklin and Marshall
Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Ian Sheekey. 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.
