By K.I. Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 2/7/17
Allentown Central Catholic High School 2019 face-off specialist-midfielder Luke Talago has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Syracuse University.
Luke Talago profile:
High School: Allentown Central Catholic High School
Position: FO/Midfield
Graduation Year: 2019
College Choice: Syracuse University
Club Team: Dukes LC
Lacrosse Honors: Dukes LC–Automatic Invite, 2015 FOA National Showcase Early Invite, 2016 FOA National Showcase early invite, 2016 Warrior National Prospect Invite, 2017 Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip Invite, 2016 Passport Alliance (Battle of Baltimore, Liberty Bell Challenge, Best of Best) Showcase All-Star Teams, Face-Off Academy 2019 Elite 8 Ranking
Academic Honors: Academic Honor Roll, Mercy Special Learning Center Volunteer, Central City Project Volunteer
Expected Major: Finance
Why did you choose Syracuse? “The Whitman School of Management, the lacrosse program, the coaching staff, the campus….all seem to be a great fit for me.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “Looking for a shot at winning Districts this year against some great competition.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank the coaching staff at Syracuse, especially Coach (Kevin) Donahue, for their time in working with me at prospect days.
“This commitment would not be possible without all the great coaches and mentors I have: Greg Gurenlian and his brothers Mike and Mark of The FaceOff Academy, John Bodnar of The Philly FaceOff League, Coaches Jason Christmas and Ebe Helm of Dukes LC, Coaches Dan Dolphin and Geoff Chenworth of Central Catholic, Coach Jake Plunket, and especially my parents.”
Other schools considered: Marist, Hartford, Air Force
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