By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 2/9/17
Exeter Township 2020 midfielder Isabella Karstien has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Louisville.
Isabella Karstien profile:
High School: Exeter Township Senior High School
Grad year: 2020
Position: Midfielder
College committed to: University of Louisville
Club team: Phantastix
Academic honors: Gold Eagle Honor Roll
What do you plan to major in? Undecided
Why did you choose the school? “As soon as I stepped onto the campus of Louisville, I knew it was the place I wanted to be. They offer an awesome academic choices and incredible lacrosse program, that will help me succeed in the classroom and on the field. Coach (Kellie) Young and (Victoria) Latino immediately made me feel at home and welcome into their lacrosse family.”
HS team’s Outlook for 2017 season: “I am super excited to play high school lacrosse and helping the Exeter Eagles succeed in the State playoffs.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my parents, brother and sister for their support in all my athletic endeavors. I would also like to thank my Phantastix coaches, especially JoAnn Yusko and Jess Lake, for their guidance in the recruiting process. To all my teammates along the journey and to Coach Jill Rudy, thank you for your support.”
Other schools considered: Penn State and Northwestern
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