Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/20/24
Downingtown East 2026 defender Joelle Schultz has verbally committed to play Division I lacrosse at Saint Francis University.
Joelle Schultz profile:
High school: Downingtown East, Downingtown, PA
Position: Defense
Grad year: 2026
College committed to: Saint Francis University
Club team: Philadelphia Freedom
Lacrosse honors: Philly National Team Defender, APEX All-Star, IWLCA Player of the Game
Academic honors: Honor Roll, Student Athlete Leadership Club, Morgan’s Message Board
Expected major: Physician’s Assistant/Physical Therapy
Why did you choose St. Francis? “I chose this college because of the accelerated PA program, which is one of the majors I’m looking into. The team welcomed me with open arms when I first stepped on campus. Coach Gott’s excitement about the team’s chemistry really stood out to me. I knew that this was the school for me.”
Thank Yous: “I first want to thank my parents who were always by my side supporting me at all my games! They have helped me so much through this whole recruiting process by taking me across states to prospect days and for always showing up to my games and tournaments. I want to thank my brother for giving me someone to look up to during the process as well! Having an older role model who plays at the collegiate level helped me a lot. I want to thank my high school coaches for supporting me throughout the season. I want to give a huge thanks to my club coaches, Hannah and Kevin Goforth, because I wouldn’t be where I am without them. Hannah has shaped me into the player I am today from when she first saw me play in 6th grade. They have both been by my side and always had my back during this whole process.”
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