By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/31/17
Fairview High School (CO) 2018 midfield-center Madison Hamilton has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at La Salle University.
Madison Hamilton profile:
High School: Fairview High School, Colorado
Position: Midfield – Center
Graduation Year: 2018
College Choice: La Salle University
Club Team: Team 180
Lacrosse Honors: Colorado 2015 All-Conference Honorable Mention, 2015 and 2016 All-Academic Athletic, Lettered as a starting freshman and sophomore Center/Midfield, 2014 Colorado National Team, 2014 Brine Colorado Team, 2016 Centaurus Lacrosse Captain – Summer Classic, Denver Shootout, Western Cup, Mile High Denver Camp, Capital Cup, Carolina Lacrosse Camp (UNC) and Prep School Lacrosse Showcase Girls Lacrosse Camp
Academic Honors: 2015 All-Academic Athletic in Lacrosse, 2016 All-Academic Athletic in Lacrosse, Honor Roll 2014-2016, Junior/Senior High School 360 Leader Program Member and 8th Grade 360 Leader Program Member
Expected Major: Nursing
Why did you choose La Salle? “La Salle University has an excellent nursing program with intern and employment opportunities at nearby hospitals and medical facilities. Having the opportunity to play Division 1 lacrosse while pursuing my academic career is the perfect balance for me.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “As a team, we are confident that our training and motivation will push us toward the top of the high school rankings. We’re all committed to improving our game and working together to become a better team than we were last year.”
Thank You: “My parents have given me endless support and encouragement to pursue my dream of playing lacrosse in college. They continue to provide me with every opportunity to compete and improve my lacrosse skills. Thank you to all of the coaches, parents and teammates who pushed me to become a tougher, more confident lacrosse player and to all my friends and family who never stopped believing in me.”
Other schools considered: Wheeling Jesuit University, Claremont College, Occidental College
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