By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/25/18
Academy of Notre Dame 2019 attack Hannah Gillespie has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Northwestern University.
Hannah Gillespie profile:
High school: Academy of Notre Dame, PA
Grad year: 2019
Position: Attack/Midfield
College committed to: Northwestern University
Club team: Big 4HHH
Lacrosse honors: First Team All-Inter Ac; First Team All-Main Line; Second Team All-Delco; Second team All-Phillylacrosse.com;
Brine/US Lacrosse Player of the Week
Academic honors: Scholar Athlete
Expected major: Undecided
Why did you choose Northwestern? “I chose Northwestern University because of the welcoming atmosphere and sense of community. It offers both high-level academics and lacrosse. I look forward being challenged both on and off the field.”
HS team’s 2018 highlights: “Our 2018 season was extremely exciting. I think the highlight of last year was beating nationally ranked St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes. This was a great win for our team and program as a whole.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my family for giving up so much of their time to help me get where I needed to be and supporting me throughout my process. I would also like to thank all of my coaches who have helped and continue to help me develop into the player I am today, my high school coaches, Xan Zimatore and Maura Wilson, my club coach, Colleen Magarity, Kim Wenger, and Coach Bob Mongeluzzi.”
Other schools considered: Boston University, University of Pennsylvania, St. Joseph’s University, University of Oregon
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