By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/29/14
Harriton High School 2015 midfielder Patrick Bernicker has made a commitment to play Division III lacrosse at Ursinus College.
Patrick Bernicker log:
High School: Harriton High School
Graduation Year: 2015
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Ursinus College
Club Affiliation: Twist Lacrosse
Lacrosse Honors: Jersey Shootout All-Star team, Stars and Stripes Lacrosse Showcase
Academic honors, service projects: “I was given the Sizzle Award and I am currently a lacrosse coach for the Ashbee Youth Lacrosse and a Ski Instructor for Jack Frost Race Team.”
What will you major in/study? Business and Economics
Why did you choose Ursinus? “I chose Ursinus College for many reasons. To me it was the perfect fit academically and athletically. When I met with Coach (Jamie) Steele and Coach Duffie I knew immediately that Ursinus was the school for me.”
Thoughts on this past HS lacrosse season/outlook for next season? “This past season for Harriton was great. We had really good senior leaders that lead us to some big wins. This upcoming season I feel as though Harriton is going to improve even more and be a force in the Central League.”
Other comments: “I would like to thank Coach Steele for giving me the opportunity to play for Ursinus, Coach Proud and Coach Sankey for helping me develop as a player and person, my Twist Coach, Coach Kirlin, for giving me the guidance in choosing a great college. I would also like to thank my Dad for driving me to all my tournaments and showcases.”
Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Patrick Bernicker. 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.
