Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/17/21
Central Bucks South 2023 defender/midfielder Grace Gannon has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at University of Richmond.
Grace Gannon profile:
High school: Central Bucks South HS (Jamison, PA)
Grad year: 2023
Positions: Defense, Midfield
College committed to: University of Richmond
Club team: Dynasty Elite
Lacrosse honors: 2021 US Lacrosse Women’s National Tournament – Team Philly 2 Ranked #3 – Class of 2023 Shake School Defense Virtual Showcase Varsity Captain as rising junior Varsity midfield starter as a freshman & sophomore HS Varsity Defense MVP Award (2021) HS Varsity 3D (Dedication, Desire, & Determination) Award (2021) 2019 Maverik NLC Champions (Team PA 2023)
Academic honors: High A’s in all classes: AP and Honors course selection, National Honor Society, Principal Award winner, NJHS. Awarded Distinguished Honors every marking period. Play trombone in the school band (wind ensemble). Selected for the Central Bucks Honors Band (all schools in district)
Why did you choose University of Richmond, Women’s D1? “As soon as I stepped on campus, Richmond felt like home. Coach (Anne) Harrington was amazing throughout the process. All the girls and staff were so welcoming. The balance of high-level academics and championship caliber athletics is like no other.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “First, I would like to thank all my coaches and mentors since township. Special thanks to Coach Duck for guiding and supporting me through this process. I also need to thank my teammates for always pushing me and being my best friends. Lastly, I would like to thank my family for being my biggest supporters!”
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