By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 5/24/15

Garnet Valley High School 2016 midfielder Gabrielle Umstead has made a verbal commitment to play Division III lacrosse at Goucher College.

Gabrielle Umstead

Gabrielle Umstead ledger:

High School: Garnet Valley High School

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Midfield

College Choice: Goucher College

Club Affiliation: Quaker City Lacrosse Club

What will you major in/study? International Relations/Peace Studies

Why did you Goucher? “I thought it was a perfect fit for me academically and athletically. I love the team and I can’t wait to join them in 2016.”

Thoughts on the season? “A concussion kept me from playing this season, but I’m proud of how well the team has done and I can’t wait to be healthy and back on the field next year.”

Thank You: “I’d like to thank my parents for their unconditional support and my siblings for always pushing me to be better.

“I would also like to thank Coach George Dick for helping me grow as a player. I want to thank Coach Meghan Kotch for helping me get out of my comfort zone on the field and her constant support, as well as the other GV coaches, Jen and Lauren Purvis.”

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