Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/3/23
Downingtown East 2025 midfielder Riley Marks has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Richmond.
Riley Marks profile:
High School: Downingtown East High School, Chester Springs, PA
Grad year: 2025
College committed to: University of Richmond
Position: Midfield
Club team: Dynasty Elite Delta
Link to Highlight Tape: https://iwlca.sportsrecruits.com/athlete/riley_marks?video=3143430
Lacrosse honors: 2023 – Philly Team 1 (of 4) – USA Lacrosse National Tournament 2023 – All America – Philadelphia Burn Team 2023 – Lax for the Cure 2025 Player to Watch 2023 – 2x IWLCA Capital Cup Player of the Game 2023 – PIAA State Qualifier 2023 – 2 year Varsity starter 2023 – Named a Key Returner in Philly Lacrosse High School Preview 22/23 – Blue Ox Elite Invitee 2022 – Varsity starter as a freshman 2022 – PIAA State Qualifier 2022 – Philly Lacrosse High School Preview – player to watch 2022 – Under Armour 150 Invitee 2022 – Top 10 at UA 150 Combine – Shot Speed (#6 tie), 5-10-5 Agility (#7 tie), 40-yard dash (#8), Med Ball Throw (#10) 2022 – Under Armour 150 Tournament Champion – Team Blitz 2022 – Lax for the Cure 2025 Player to Watch 21/22 – Blue Ox Elite Invitee 2021 – Athletes Unlimited Futures – Pennsylvania team 2021 – Driven Strength and Fitness Athlete of the Month 2021 – Dynasty Elite Iron Woman of the Week 20/21 – Blue Ox Elite Invitee
Academic honors: Distinguished Honor Roll as a Freshman, High Honor Roll as a Sophomore; three honors classes during Freshman year, AP Psychology and four honors classes in Sophomore year.
Why did you choose Richmond? “I chose Richmond because because of the great team culture and the team’s desire to win. I also love the coaches and their style of play. Additionally, I fell in love with the campus and have wanted to go to Richmond since I was 7.”
Who do you wish to thank for helping you achieve this honor? “I want to thank all of my Dynasty and D-East coaches, along with my family, friends, and teammates.”
Expected major: Psychology
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