By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/14/15

Upper Dublin 2016 defender Jess Derr has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Arcadia University.

Jess Derr ledger:

Jess Derr

High School: Upper Dublin

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Defense

College Choice: Arcadia University

Club Affiliation: Ultimate Lacrosse

Major lacrosse honors: US Lacrosse Academic All American, All League Surburban One Third Team

What will you major in/study? Criminal Justice/English

Thank You: “I’d like to thank, first and foremost, my high school coach, Dee Cross, and my club coach, Anne Pillion. Not only did they help me become a better lacrosse player and ready to play at the next level but they helped me become a better person off the field as well.

“I’d next like to thank my parents for all their support and sacrifices so I could pursue this sport throughout the years. Thanks to my dad, especially, for always working with me in the off season .

“Finally, I’d like to give a special shout out to my Aunt Gig, my first lacrosse coach, who always said “Offense sells tickets, defense wins games!”

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