By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 2/13/14
Smithtown East (N.Y.) freshman midfielder Bobby Burns has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Penn State University.
Bobby Burns log:
High School: Smithtown East, N.Y.
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Penn State University
Club Affiliation: Team Smithtown, Gladiators Lacrosse
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: Brine National Lacrosse champion, Hotbeds
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose the school? “It’s a Top 10 Division 1 school that holds high academic standards.”
HS team’s outlook for next season? “I think we should do pretty well against all of our opponents.”
Other comments: “I’d like to thank my youth coach, John Rowan, and HS coach, Jason Lambert. Also, I want to thank my parents for helping me through the process.”
Other schools considered? Maryland and Ohio State
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