By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/4/15
St. Augustine Prep (NJ) 2017 midfielder Dylan Tocco has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Lafayette College.
Dylan Tocco ledger:
High School: St. Augustine Prep, NJ
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Middie
College Choice: Lafayette College
Club Affiliation: Dukes LC
Lacrosse Honors: Nike Bluechip rising freshman and rising sophomore, Adrenaline Black Card showcase, Brine National New Jersey All-Star 2012 and 2013, NJ South U-15 All-Star team 2013, US lacrosse National championship with Dukes triple h, Prep School Showcase, National Invitational 175 Summer Select Showcase
Academic Honors: Scholar Athlete award freshman and sophomore year, Dean’s List sophomore year
What will you major in/study? Business/Economics
Why did you choose Lafayette? “I chose the school because I wanted to stay pretty close to home. They are very highly regarded in the academic world as well. I want to be able to have a job as soon as I graduate.”
Outlook for 2015 HS season? “This 2015 season I expect my high school team to go very far. Our team is loaded with many talented players and our coach, Mr. Valore is one of the best and most organized I’ve ever had the opportunity to play for.”
Thank You: “I’d like to thank my parents for supporting me through the whole process. Also my Dukes coaches; Coach Ebe Helm and Coach Christmas, my Triple H and Big 4 coaches, Coach McKinney and Coach Gregg. Also Coach Valore for helping me so much through the recruiting process as well.”
Other schools considered: Villanova, Bucknell, St. Joe’s, Loyola
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