By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/19/14
Germantown Academy 2017 midfielder/face-off specialist Joel Trucksess has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Lehigh University.
Joel Trucksess log:
High School: Germantown Academy
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: MF/FO
College Choice: Lehigh University
Club Affiliation: Mesa Fresh 2017
Major lacrosse honors, camps and showcases: Awards: 2014 FLG in 3d All-Star, Lehigh Valley Futures All-Star, Brine All-Star, SEPYLA All-Star, Bucks County All-Star, Jake Reed’s Nike Blue Chip, Prep School Lacrosse Showcase,
What will you major in/study? Finance
Why did you choose school? “Lehigh University has always been my first choice because of it’s great academics and successful lacrosse program. The facilities are great. Coach (Kevin) Cassese and his staff have created a winning culture at Lehigh and I look forward to being a part of a team that contends for a championship every season.”
Outlook for your High School team? “The Germantown Academy lacrosse team will continue to build on its successful 2014 season. Garret Trucksess, Jim McAfee, James Diver, Grant LaSorda and Brad Palmer are returning to lead our offense. Our defensive is anchored by Anthony Bozzeli and Ian Davis. We have some great younger talent joining us this year, sophomores Tony Rosato, Leroy Moser, Tommy Diver, and Andrew Towne, along with freshmen Tanner Long, and Conor O’Neill. I look forward to playing in the Inter-Ac Invitational at the end of the season.”
Other comments: “First I’d like to thank my parents for all of their support in helping me reach my goal. I’d like to thank my Mesa Fresh coaches, John Nostrant and Bill Holmes, for their guidance. Thank you to Germantown Academy head coach Brian Grady for his time and support. To all the coaches that have helped me become a better lacrosse player and person, thank you: Dan Brown, Jeff Circuit, Jim Beury, amie Murray, Ed Conners, Paul Henry, John Bodnar, and Mike Dolente.”
Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Joel Trucksess. 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.
