By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/21/14

Harriton High School 2016 defenseman Matt Binnion has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Richmond.

Matt Binnion log:

Matt Binnion

High School: Harriton High School

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Defense

College Choice: University of Richmond

Club Affiliation: Dukes

Lacrosse Honors: 2nd Team Main Line, 2X Central League Honors, 2 Year Varsity Starter, Nike Blue Chip

Academic honors, service projects: Honor Roll, Cum Laude Award in Latin, Volunteer at Riverbend Environmental Center and Ashbee Youth Lax

What will you major in/study? Undecided

Why did you choose Richmond? “I chose the University of Richmond because of the school’s excellence in academics and lacrosse.”

Thoughts on this past season/outlook for next season? “The 2014 Harriton lax team saw a lot of improvement. Although we graduated many seniors our team is looking good and will be competitive in the Central League in 2015.”

Thank You: “Many people contributed to my success in lacrosse – but some of the standouts are: my Mom & Dad & my sister Lauren, all my coaches at Dukes but especially Coaches Helm, McKinney, Christmas, Fallon & Vetrone. Also, Coach Proud at Harriton and Wayne Helms at Elite Training.”

Other schools considered: Princeton, Denver, Maryland, Yale, Notre Dame

Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Matt Binnion. 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.

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