By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/14/14
Manheim Township 2018 goalie Caton Johnson has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of North Carolina.
Caton Johnson log:
High School: Manheim Township, PA
Graduation Year: 2018
Position: Goalie
College Choice: The University of North Carolina (ConnectLAX college profile)
Club Affiliation: Dukes LC 2018
Major Lacrosse Honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: FCA National U15, Lehigh Valley Futures Showcase All-Star, Maverik Showtime 2015 invite.
What will you major in/study: Economics
What made you choose the school: “I loved the location of the University; Chapel Hill is a great town. I also felt a connection to the coaching staff as soon as I got on campus for the first time. The University of North Carolina is also a great academic institution.”
HS team’s outlook on season: “Our defense should be able to help carry us through the season. We have good attackmen; we also have some great incoming midfielders. We are looking to go far into the state playoffs this year.”
Other comments: “I would like to thank Coach Ebe Helm, and Jason Christmas, along with the rest of the Dukes organization. I would like to than Marty Kupprion, and Brett Manney, along with the NXT lacrosse organization who I played for this last summer. I would lastly like to thank Coach Bryan Kelly of Calvert Hall.
“I would also like to thank my Mom, and Dad for giving me the opportunity to be able to reach my goals.”
Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Caton Johnson. 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.
