Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/24/23

Cocalico 2024 faceoff/midfielder Cole Barnes has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Iona University.

Cole Barnes profile:

High School: Cocalico, Denver, PA

Grad year: 2024

College committed to: Iona University

Positions: Faceoff-Midfield

Club team: Team Money 2024

Link to Highlight Tape: https://youtu.be/BD43RNSkYHI?si=wXHZlwUztnK059F4

Lacrosse honors: USA Lacrosse All-American, 6th Ranked FOGO in Pennsylvania (Inside Lacrosse), 2x USMC Athletic/Leadership Award (2021 & 2022), All-Star 1st Team Face-off Specialist, Legends Fast Break All-Tournament Team (Midfielder), Trilogy 24 Tournament All-Star Team

Academic honors: Currently holds 3.65 GPA

Why did you choose Iona? “I chose Iona University because they have the academic/business major I am interested in, the location will let me have outstanding internships during my 4 years, and the lacrosse coaching staff has been positive and encouraging.”

Who do you wish to thank for helping you achieve this honor? “First and foremost, I’d like to thank my parents for always supporting me, my coaches, teammates and friends that have encouraged me, and continue to do so throughout this journey.”

Expected major: Business/Finance

Other colleges considered: Drexel, UMass Lowell, Mercy College

• Berwyn Sports Club, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Cole Barnes for committing to Iona. Berwyn Sports Club 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