By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/30/14

Hunterdon Central Regional High (N.J.) 2015 goalie Joel Given has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Widener University.

Joel Given log:

Joel Given

High School: Hunterdon Central Regional High School, NJ

Graduation Year: 2015

Position: Goalie

College Choice: Widener University

Club Affiliation: Red and Black Elite, Grateful Lax

Major lacrosse honors, camps and showcases: Champ Camp (2013, 2014) Garden State Games All-Star team (2014)

What will you major in/study? Engineering

Why did you choose school? “I chose it because it has my major, its location, its lacrosse, and its size.”

Outlook for your High School team? “We are going to have a lot of returning players that will help us improve on what we did the last two years (lost in state semifinals).”

Other Comments: “Thanks to Widener men’s lacrosse, high school coaches (Mike Vergalito, Tom Bill, Billy Sturgis, Mike Diehl), and training with Jake Anderson.”

Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Joel Given. 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.

Tags: Widener