Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/17/19
Germantown Academy 2021 attack/draw specialist Elise Smigiel has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Marquette University.
Elise Smigiel profile:
High school: Germantown Academy (Fort Washington, PA)
Grad year: 2021
Positions: Attack, Draw
College committed to: Marquette University
Club team: Phantastix Lacrosse Club
Lacrosse honors: 2018 Rookie of the Year, 2018 Under Armour Philly Command, 2019 Philly National Tournament Team, 2018 Abby O’Bierne Memorial Lacrosse Award – “A Player who Plays with Passion”
Academic honors: 2018-2019 Germantown Academy High Honors
Expected major: Physical Sciences
Why did you choose Marquette? “I knew Marquette was the school for me the second I stepped on campus. The team culture was so welcoming, the coaches truly want the best for their players, and the exercise physiology program incorporates all my areas of interest. It truly feels like home.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thank you to my parents for being my No. 1 fans on and off the field; my club coach, Lorraine Beers, for all her contributions to this process; and to my friends and teammates for their constant support. Go Golden Eagles!!”
What other colleges did you consider? UMass Amherst, Army West Point
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