Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/3/22
Conestoga Christian School 2024 midfield/draw Leah Watson has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Liberty University.
Leah Watson profile:
High school: Conestoga Christian School (Shillington, PA)
Grad year: 2024
Positions: Midfield, Draw
College committed to: Liberty University
Club team: Phantastix Lacrosse Club
Lacrosse honors: Starter for my Varsity school team as a freshman, hit 100th goal halfway through sophomore season, received “best player” and all-conference team in my conference as a freshman/sophomore, NLC PA team, Nike All-American Select Team, Summer Genesis Elite Combine, Shakeschool, Central PA’s National A-Team, AU Futures, 2024 Watchlist- Lax for the Cure
Academic honors: 1st in my class, 4.0 GPA, taking AP CALC & AP LIT this year
Expected major: Communication and Media Studies
Why did you choose Liberty University, Women’s D1? “As a Christian athlete, Liberty offers a strong lacrosse program and a foundation in Christ. I always have an amazing time with the current players who like to have as much fun as I do!”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thanks to my family, coaches, teammates, and close friends to always pushing me to do my best. And special thanks to Coach Claudia Ovchinnikoff, who has been a huge inspiration to me in my lacrosse career! I wouldn’t be here without her.”
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