By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/20/15
Moorestown (N.J.) 2018 defender Emily Brooks has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Vanderbilt University.
Emily Brooks ledger:
High School: Moorestown High School, N.J.
Graduation Year: 2018
Position: Defense
College Choice: Vanderbilt University
Club Affiliation: South Jersey Select
Major lacrosse honors, camps and showcases: New Jersey Brine, Elite 120
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose school? “When I first got to Nashville and saw the campus, I absolutely fell in love. Vanderbilt will offer me a challenging academic environment as well as a lacrosse program that understands the importance of succeeding in the classroom as well as on the lacrosse field.”
Outlook for 2016 HS season? “Moorestown girls’ lacrosse ended its 2015 season loosing in the semi-finals. I am confident this year the Lady Quakers will reclaim our title as TOC champs.”
Thank You: “I want to thank my coaches, Mr. & Mrs. Knobloch for helping me achieve my goals and become the lacrosse player I am today. I have learned so much from them and they have truly been inspirational role models. I also want to thank my parents and my older sister Abbey who have been very supportive throughout this process.”
Other schools considered: Rutgers & Villanova
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