By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/13/18
Owen J. Roberts 2018 midfielder Danika Swech has signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Delaware.
Danika Swech profile:
High School: Owen J Roberts High School
Graduation Year: 2018
Position: Midfielder
College Choice: University of Delaware
Club Affiliation: Brandywine Majors Lacrosse Club
Major lacrosse honors: Lacrosse honors
Individual:
2017 US Lacrosse National Tournament – Philly Team 1 Champions Runner Up
2017 & 2016 Brine National Lacrosse Classic – HS Team PA
2017 & 2016 Brine National Lacrosse Classic – HS All-star Team
2016 UnderArmour – HS Team PA
2015 Brine National Lacrosse Classic – 9 grade Team PA
High School Lacrosse Honors
OJR Lacrosse
2015- Varsity starter, PAC champions, made it to District
2015 All Area Second Team
2015 PAC-10 All-Conference selections – Second Team;
2016- Varsity starter, PAC champions, made it to Districts and quarterfinals States
2016 All Area Second Team
2016 PAC-10 All-Conference selections – Second Team
2017- Varsity starter, PAC champions, made it to Districts and quarterfinals States
Academic honors: All Honors/AP Freshman through Senior years
National Jr Honor Society Inductee 2014
National Honors Society Member 2017-2018
Allied Health Program – Clinical rotations start 10/22/2017
Leo’s Club 2014-2017
President of Letterman Club 2016-2017
Secretary of the Fitness Club 2016-2017
Prom Committee 2017
Spring Fling Youth Lacrosse Volunteer 2015-2017
Debate Club 2017-2018
Major: Biological Science Pre-Med
Why did you choose Delaware: “I chose the University of Delaware because it was the perfect fit for me not only athletically, but academically and geographically well. The school has a wonderful campus and great programs for my major of interest, as well as an incredible coaching staff and players for the lacrosse team.”
HS team’s 2018 outlook: “We expect another great year after building on our experience making it to State Quarterfinals 2 years in a row and winning PAC 10 for the third year. We have talented and motivated group of lacrosse players and a new coach in Amanda Kammes that is bring a lot of excitement and energy to the 2018 campaign.”
Thank Yous: “They say it takes a village; I want to thank my parents Chris and Heather Swech, my coach and advisor over the last 6 plus years; Lorraine Beers, my club coach, Karen Borbee, a UD alum, my 3 year high school coach Joe Tornetta, my current High School Coach, Amanda Kammes, and NXT NLA/Committed Player Coach Kate Henwood.”
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