Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/15/22

Academy of the New Church 2023 faceoff midfielder Trent Layton has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Sacred Heart University.

Trent Layton profile:

High school: Academy of the New Church (resides in Clarksboro, NJ)

Grad year: 2023

Position: Faceoff midfield

College committed to: Sacred Heart University

Club team: Duke’s Lacrosse Club

Lacrosse honors: 2202 Under Armor call back game, Philly Tryouts 2021 The faceoff academy, I-95 Cup team member (PFL team Philly), 2021 Pinnacle Challenge Top Player by USCLUBLAX

Academic honors: National Honors Society, Student Ambassador, All honors classes, 3x achievement list (All A’s), 3.91 GPA on 4.0 scale

Expected major: Business

Why did you choose Sacred Heart University, Men’s D1? “The coaches made my recruiting experience great. They were helpful, knowledgeable, and made me feel valued. Also, the campus is beautiful and the school offers what I plan on studying, along with many other perks.”

Is there anything else you would like to share? “I want to thank my family for everything they did for me: Helping me though the process, driving me everywhere, and pushing me to get better. Also thanks to my teammates, coaches, and friends for the ongoing support.”

What other colleges did you consider? Quinnipiac and Robert Morris

Berwyn Sports Club, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Trent Layton for committing to Scared Heart.  Berwyn Sports Club, opening this spring, is a state-of-the-art athletic performance and training facility located at 750 Cassatt Rd., Berwyn, Pa 19312. Click here for the Berwyn Club website 

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