By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/3/16
Plymouth Whitemarsh 2018 midfielder Sophie Kolkka has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at St. Joseph’s University.
Sophie Kolkka profile:
High school: Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
Year of graduation: 2018
Position: Midfield
Club team: Ultimate Goal Lacrosse
College committed to: Saint Joseph’s University.
Intended major: Undecided
Lacrosse honors: First Team All-Conference as a sophomore and Second Team All-Conference as a freshman
Academic honors: Recommended for National Honor Society
Why did you choose St. Joseph’s? “The reason I chose this school was for not only the overachieving women’s lacrosse team, but also the amazing academic programs that they provide.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017: “Our Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials women’s lacrosse team plans on having a successful and fun season.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my parents for helping me choose such a beneficial and critical decision, but as well as all of the coaches that I have had in the past and most importantly my high school coach Ellen Reilly.”
Longstreth Women’s Sports, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com girls’ recruits, congratulates Sophie Kolkka. Longstreth specializes in equipment, uniforms and apparel for women’s sports. Longstreth carries a huge selection of all the best women’s heads, handles, goalie gear and player accessories – including shoes and apparel. Visit longstreth.com for directions and information.
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