Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/29/20
Egg Harbor Township (N.J.) 2021 defender Cheyenne Avellino made a commitment to play Division III lacrosse at Gwynedd Mercy University.
Cheyenne Avellino profile:
High school: Egg Harbor Township (Egg Harbor Township, NJ)
Grad year: 2021
Position: Defense
College committed to: Gwynedd Mercy University
Club team: T3 Lacrosse, SJ Shamrocks
Lacrosse honors: Team South at National Lacrosse Classic (2018), Maryland Lacrosse Showcase and Battle of the States Showcase
Academic honors: Varsity Scholar Award (Freshman & Junior years)
Expected major: Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Why did you choose Gwynedd Mercy University, Women’s D3?
“From the minute I stepped on campus for my overnight visit, I felt like Gwynedd Mercy was the right place for me. It had everything I was looking for in a school and all the people I met made me feel welcomed. I also had the opportunity to sit in on some of the classes which made me more comfortable about committing to Gwynedd Mercy.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thank you to all my coaches who have helped me get here and a big thank you to my parents for always believing in me and driving me to all my practices and games and tournaments.”
What other colleges did you consider? Arcadia, Albright, University of Rochester, Kean
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