Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 5/29/20
Upper Merion 2021 attack/draw Catherine Merritt has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at George Mason University.
Catherine Merritt profile:
High school: Upper Merion (King of Prussia, PA)
Grad year: 2021Positions: Attack, Draw
College committed to: George Mason University
Club team: Ultimate Lacrosse
Lacrosse honors: George Mason 4v4 Championship Team, First Team PAC Frontier Division 2019, Mercury All-Area HM 2019, WPLL Futures PA 2019, National Tournament Philly Team 2019, Under Armour Philadelphia Command 2018, National Lacrosse Classic PA 2018, Cascade Elite 80 2018
Academic honors: National Honor Society, National German Honor Society
Expected major: Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Why did you choose George Mason? “When I first stepped on campus, I immediately fell in love with George Mason. I loved the coaches and the atmosphere and it has everything I want both academically and athletically!”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thank you to my parents for supporting me throughout this entire process. I would also like to thank Claudia Ovchinnikoff and Brooke Watson for coaching me and developing me into the best player I can be. Lastly, a huge thank you to my teammates because I wouldn’t be here without them!”
What other colleges did you consider? San Diego State University, La Salle University, Liberty University
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