By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 2/12/15
Caesar Rodney (DE) 2016 faceo-off specialist/midfielder Luke Rankin has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Colorado Mesa University.
Luke Rankin ledger:
High School: Caesar Rodney, DE
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: FO/Midfield
College Choice: Colorado Mesa University (ConnectLAX college profile)
Club Affiliation: Team 302
Major lacrosse honors, camps and showcases: Top 205 All-Star, 2013 Rookie of the Year, Dave Reynolds Award, Henlopen Conference Champion
What will you major in/study? Education
Why did you choose school? “I chose CMU because of its beautiful campus and facilities, as well as the location in Grand Junction, Colorado. Also, the team and coaching staff are great and I think they can help me become very successful both on and off the lacrosse field.”
Outlook for your High School team? “We’re returning a solid group of guys who are all very hungry and motivated. We should have a successful year, hopefully bringing home another conference championship, and returning to the state finals.”
Thank You: “I’d like to thank my teammates for always having my back and my coaches, Matt Faircloth, Pete Moran, Jay Motta, and Keevin Galbraith for always pushing me to be a better player and to get the job done. Most importantly I’d like to thank my parents, Chris and Michele, as well as the rest of my family, for supporting me over the years and for never missing a game.”
Other schools considered: Salisbury, Bridgewater
Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Luke Rankin. MSI is located on Conchester Highway (Rt. 322) in Garnet Valley, offering Offering private, group, and team training. Training programs are made for each individual skill set and player. Please contact Cory Malampy at cmalampy@maplezone.com 610-358-5500 ext 21
