By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/7/15
Lambert High School (GA) 2017 midfielder Eric Overbay has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Villanova University.
Eric Overbay ledger:
High School: Lambert High School, GA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Villanova University
Club Affiliation: Atlanta Rage
Lacrosse Honors: Varsity starter Freshman and Sophomore year, Co-Captain for upcoming Junior year, Freshman year All-County, Sophomore year 1st team All-Area, 2014 Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip Camp, 2014 Hot Beds All-Star, 2014 IL Southern Showcase All-Tournament Team, 2015 NXT Boys Southern Showcase Fab 40 All-Star
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose Nova? “It had everything I wanted in a school: great academics, awesome campus, northeast location, strong lacrosse tradition and a great coaching staff.”
Thoughts on your HS team’s season? “We had a great regular season run, but fell short in the playoffs. However, this coming year we are returning a bunch of starters so we should make a strong playoff run.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my family, especially my parents for always supporting me and flying me all over the country to various camps and showcases.
“I would also like to thank my teammates and all the Lambert coaches for helping me along the way.”
Other schools considered: Furman, Mercer, and UMass
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