By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 2/26/18
Randolph (N.J.) 2019 defenseman Christopher Rotola has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Widener University.
Christopher Rotola profile:
High school: Randolph High School/New Jersey
Position: Defense
Grad year: 2019
College committed to: Widener University
Club team: New Jersey Thunder Elite
Lacrosse honors: Captain Freshman Year, Varsity Letter Award, NXT Philly Showcase, GFW Elite 60 Invite, Blue Chip Invite
Academic honors: Honor Roll, Key Club, Future Business Leaders of America
Expected major: Business
Why did you choose Widener? “I chose Widener University because of the great academic opportunities that they have to offer, especially as a business major. The lacrosse program is also a great fit for me and the way Coach (Jamie) Lockard and his staff run the program sets the team up for success. The coaches and players made me feel like Widener was a home for me.”
HS team’s 2018 outlook: “Our team is looking great. We have put so much hard work in this off-season and have a large amount of upperclassman this season with younger talent coming up as well. We have our eyes on becoming state champs, county champs, and division champs. We also have some big games this year and would love to win against our rivals.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my parents for driving me all over the east coast for events. I would also like to thank my coaches for teaching me everything and pushing me to the best of my ability. I would also like to thank Athletic Republic for training me throughout the off-season to be the best athlete on the field that I can be. I would also like to thank my friends for all of the friendly competition that we have on the weekends.”
Other schools considered: Scranton, Haverford, Susquehanna, Franklin and Marshall, Rollins
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