Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/11/20
Downingtown East 2021 midfield/defender Sophia Colantuno has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Belmont Abbey College.
Sophia Colantuno profile:
High school: Downingtown East HS (Exton, PA)
Grad year: 2021
Positions: Midfield, Defense
College committed to: Belmont Abbey College
Club team: Belles Lacrosse Club
Lacrosse honors: Philly area National HS Tournament team 2019. All Star Philly Showcase 2018.
Academic honors: High Honor Roll 10th & 11th grade; Honor roll 9th grade
Expected major: Business
Why did you choose Belmont Abbey College, Women’s D2? “I love Belmont Abbey’s campus, what it and the Charlotte area has to offer me as a student, and the potential internships. I am so excited to play for (head) Coach (Molly) Lehman-Lewis and Coach (Kelly) Dowd. I am thrilled to play with a team with such great culture and potential. I can’t wait to compete for League and NCAA Championships!”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “I want to thank Coach T for encouraging and never giving up on me, the Belles for motivating me, Coach Tuck for helping me get strong and faster, Coach Joran and DEHS Lax for challenging me, and My parents and family for always supporting me and believing in me.”
What other colleges did you consider? Mount Olive, Lynn, Limestone & North Greenville U
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