By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/30/22
Kennett 2022 attackman Jake Freebery has been named the Pansini Law Group Scholar-Athlete of the Week.
The award recognizes senior and junior lacrosse players that excel in academics, service and athletics.
Jake Freebery Profile:
High School: Kennett High School
Grad Year: 2022
Position: Attack
Club Team: Freedom Lacrosse Club
College signed with: St. Joseph’s University
Academic Honors: GPA this year- 3.8, Overall GPA- 3.5, Honor Roll AP and Honors courses
Community Service:
Harlem Lacrosse Philly- coaching, fundraising, organized stick drive
HEADstrong Foundation- fundraising
PA Stars Youth Lacrosse Camp- organized, coaching
Freedom Lacrosse Club- coach 2024 team
KAPRB Basketball- coach
Lacrosse Honors:
Four-year varsity starter and Team Captain as Senior
Junior year- PIAA state finalists, Ches-Mont Champions, 22-3 record, 33 goals and 86 assists for 119 points; Led state in assists; All-Ches-Mont First Team, All-Phillylacrosse.com Third Team.
Freshman year- All-Ches-Mont League selection, 30 goals and 22 assists for 52 points
How do you define leadership? “I define leadership as someone that tries to make themselves and those around them better on and off the field. I do my best to live by this in order to be a good example to my peers and those younger than me.”
How do you balance academics, service, and athletics? “Giving back to your community and doing well in school is easy when you incorporate it with something you love, and for me that’s lacrosse. Fundraising for amazing foundations such as Harlem Lacrosse and HEADstrong was a no brainer, it also allowed me to create new relationships with some great people. After practice I make sure to get some homework and studying in, as well as time to be around my family and friends.”
What are your future goals? “I plan on majoring in marketing at the Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University. I have always been interested in sports marketing and SJU is known for its marketing program. Whether it is through my major or through coaching, I want to stay involved with the sport of lacrosse. I love the city of Philadelphia and want to stay in the area for years to come.”
High school coaches from the 5-county area, Delaware, South Jersey, the Lehigh Valley and Central PA may nominate a player (junior or senior) for the Pansini Law Group Scholar-Athlete of the Week by e-mailing us at golax@phillylacrosse.com
