By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/4/17
Bayard Rustin 2018 defenseman/LSM Nicholas Benoit has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Mount St. Mary’s University.
Nicholas Benoit profile:
High school: West Chester Bayard Rustin (West Chester, PA)
Grad year: 2018
Position: DEF/LSM
College committed to: Mount St. Mary’s University
Club team: Fusion
Lacrosse honors: Honorable Mention All-Ches-Mont
Academic honors: Honor Roll
Expected major: P.T. or Criminal Justice
Why did you choose Mount St. Mary’s? “The smaller classes and the tight knit bond with everyone.”
HS team’s 2018 outlook: “Make it to the playoffs for the third year in a row and get past the second round.”
Thank You: “My parents motivated me in everything I do and pay for all my teams and events; I wouldn’t be where I am without them. The same goes for my coaches. My head high school coach has believed in me from the start that if I keep working as hard as I can I will reach my goals. Having a wide variety of excellent coaches for school and club has taught me a ton about the game and developed me as a player.”
Other school considered: Drexel
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