By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/20/17
Parkland High School 2018 midfielder-faceoff specialist Andrew Albertson has signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division I lacrosse at High Point University.
Andrew Albertson profile:
High School: Parkland High School, PA
Graduation Year: 2018
Position: M/FO
College Choice: High Point University
Club Team: Fusion 2018
Lacrosse Honors: UA Fab 40, MVP NXT Showcase, All-Area 2nd Team 2015/2016, All-EPC 2nd Team 2015/2016
What do you plan to major in? Physician Assistance
Why did you choose HPU? “I chose this school because I felt right at home when I walked onto the beautiful campus. The academics and players are excellent as well. The coaching staff is awesome and I really connected with Coach (Jon) Torpey. High Point’s facilities are some of the best in D1 lacrosse.”
HS team’s team’s 2018 outlook/goals? “We are in a position to be EPC Champions and back to back District 11 champions and a strong contender for states.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my high school Coaches, Brad Schifko, Marcus Janda and Cory Andrews for always believing in me and pushing me to be better. Philly Face Off League, Coach Bodnar and Philly Face Off Academy, Coach Gurenlian for giving me the techniques to succeed. Fusion Lacrosse, Coach Holmes and Philibin for getting me to great tournaments and to continue to teach and instruct me. My youth coaches for taking time out of their schedules to volunteer and help me succeed.
“I would also like to thank my parents for their support and encouragement and the countless hours they have spent on the sidelines. Lastly, my teammates and my two brothers. I couldn’t have done it without you.”
Other schools considered: Army West Point, Monmouth, Lafayette and Wagner
Main Line Sports Center, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Andrew Albertson. Main Line SC, located at 1340 Swedesford Road, Berwyn, PA, 19312, offers elite training and clinics for boys and girls as well as club programs for boys. Featuring 5 large indoor fields, we cater to sports teams and organizations looking for a practice facility with ample space and state of the art equipment. Our sports arena is available for organized practices and training sessions for all levels and ages of athlete. Due to the scale and layout of our facility, Main Line Sports Center can handle large practices, as well as Tournaments, special events and private parties for your group or team. Please contact the office at 610-640-1420 for information or access the Main Line website at http://mainlinesportscenter.com/
