By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/3/18
Cherokee (N.J.) 2019 attackman Gaurav Dravida has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Amherst College.
Gaurav Dravida profile:
High school: Cherokee High School, N.J.
Grad year: 2019
Positon: Attack
College committed to: Amherst College
Club team: Southshore
Lacrosse honors: 2nd team All South Jersey in 9 games
Academic honors: Super Chief, highest grade in Algebra 2-9th grade, President’s List, Top 10 sophomore year.
Expected major: Computer Science
Why did you choose Amherst? “It was the perfect balance of academics and athletics. Amherst is ranked top 10 academically and athletically, which was key for me.”
HS team’s 2018 highlights: “We lost in overtime in the semifinals to Montgomery after having one of the best records for Cherokee sports in 2018.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my parents, Coach Valore, Coach Thorp, and my friends/teammates for supporting me. I’d also like to thank Coach (Jon) Thompson for giving me this opportunity.”
Other schools considered: Lafayette, Swarthmore, RPI, Stevenson, Drexel
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