By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/29/15
Pottsgrove 2016 midfielder Brendan Wurtz has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Messiah College.
Brendan Wurtz ledger:
High School: Pottsgrove HS
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: Midfielder
College Choice: Messiah College
Club Affiliation: 380 Lacrosse
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: 2015 Pottsgrove HS Varsity Captain; 2015 2nd Team All PAC10 – Mid; 2015 All Area Honorable Mention; 2015 Summer Slam AA Champion; 2015 Brine Pride of PA; 2013 Tri-States Lacrosse Champion; 4 year varsity letter winner
Academic honors, service projects): 2015 National Honor Society; 2015 Presidents Award:GPA of 93 or higher for HS career; 2014/15 Honor Roll; 2013/14 Honor Roll; 2012/13 Honor Roll
What will you major in/study? Mathematics/Secondary Education
Why did you choose the school? “Messiah felt like home for me from day one. The academics are top notch and the campus size is perfect for me. I believe in the coaching philosophy of Coach (Atsen) Bulus, Coach (Jacob) Ashton and Coach (Andrew) Johnson at Messiah. I look forward to playing for the Falcons.”
HS team’s outlook for 2016 HS season: “We hope to have a few new faces this year to allow us to be competitive in the PAC-10.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank Coach Michaels and Coach Porter at Pottsgrove. A special thank you to Coach Small and Coach Stilwell from 380 Lacrosse who pushed me to take my game to the next level. I also need to thank my parents for supporting me and driving me to the many practices, tournaments and college visits!”
Other schools considered? Frostburg State University
Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Brendan Wurtz. 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
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