By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/20/17
Shady Side Academy (PA) 2018 goalie Riley DiFiore has committed to play Division III lacrosse at York College of PA.
Riley DiFiore profile:
High school: Shady Side Academy, PA
Position: Goalie
Grad year: 2018
College committed to: York College of Pennsylvania
Club team: Pittsburgh Premier Lacrosse Club
Lacrosse honors: 2015 Western PA National Lacrosse Team, 2015 Fab 40 All Star Team, 2017 Varsity Captain, 2017 WPIAL All Section, 2017 Shady Side Academy Varsity Lacrosse MVP, 2017 Western PA National Lacrosse Team, 2018 Varsity Captain, 3 year Varsity Team
Expected major: Undecided
Why did you choose York? “I chose York because of the beautiful campus, and the academics. I also choose York because of the coaching staff and their and drive for the team to win a national championship.”
HS team’s 2017 highlights: “After a rough 2016 season with adjustments to a new coaching staff and losing key seniors, we had a great 2017 season. We went 13-3 for the season and were able to make it back to the WPIAL playoffs.”
Thank You: “Thank you to my parents for their constant support, and patience through my process. Thank you as well to Coach Mullin for all the time and effort you have put into me, I wouldn’t be half the player I am today without you. And thank you to all the coaches at PPLC for all you have done for me as a player, and guiding me through the recruiting process.”
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