Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/9/24
Haddonfield (N.J.) 2026 midfield/defender Riley Austin has committed to the admissions process to play Division I lacrosse at Harvard University.
Riley Austin profile:
High school: Haddonfield HS, Haddonfield, N.J.
Position: Midfield/defender
Grad year: 2026
College committed to: Harvard University (committed to the admissions process)
Club team: HHH Philly
Lacrosse honors: First Team All-Conference 2024, Second Team All-South Jersey 2024, All-Star Committed Games 2024, Honorable Mention Midfielder at Juniors Open 2024, All-Star Charleston’s Phinest Showcase 2023, and Member of Nike American Select Championship team 2023, 2024
Why did you choose Harvard? “I chose Harvard University because it was a dream come true. After seeing the team chemistry, amazing coaching staff, and beautiful campus I immediately fell in love with the program. I have attended multiple Harvard lacrosse camps in previous years and admired the dedication and commitment the coaching staff had in helping players reach their full potential. I found it to be the perfect combination of excellence in both lacrosse and academics. It is a place I will not only grow as a lacrosse player but also prepare me for the future. I am so honored to have this opportunity!”
Thank Yous: “I am so grateful for my friends and family. Thank you especially to my coaches at HHH Philly, Coach Colleen and Deb, and at Haddonfield, Coach Blake, Farrell, and Austin, for all their help getting me to where I am today. Additionally, I want to thank my mom, who was my first coach, and my dad, who has been my biggest supporter. Finally, I want to thank Coach Wills, Block, Kent, and Scales for giving me this amazing opportunity!”
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