By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/12/15
Unionville 2016 defender Olivia Zubillaga has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Longwood University.
Olivia Zubillaga log:
High School: Unionville High School
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: Defense
College Choice: Longwood University
Club Affiliation: PA Express
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: Girls Summer Slam (Champions), Upper Atlantic Tournament (2nd Place)
Academic honors, service projects: Honors, UHS for UNICEF, Unity
What will you major in/study? Marketing
Why did you choose the school? “Longwood University offers strong academics, ideal size and location combined with the opportunity to play in a competitive program. After visiting the school and meeting the coaches and players, I knew that this was the school for me.”
Outlook for 2015 HS season? “Unionville has a strong Senior and Junior Class with a number of leaders. We have a new coach this year and I think we have the potential to have a very successful season.”
Other comments: “I’d like to thank my travel coaches for their strong commitment to our team and for motivating us to always play our hardest which has helped make me the player I am today. I’d also like to thank my parents for teaching me to never give up and for supporting me throughout my athletic career.”
Other schools considered? George Mason, Robert Morris
Longstreth Women’s Sports, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com girls’ recruits, congratulates Olivia Zubillaga. Longstreth specializes in equipment, uniforms and apparel for women’s sports. Longstreth carries a huge selection of all the best women’s heads, handles, goalie gear and player accessories – including shoes and apparel. Visit longstreth.com for directions and information. <
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