Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/9/26
Pope John XXIII (N.J.) 2028 goalie Kendall Weiss has verbally committed to play Division II lacrosse at West Chester University.
Kendall Weiss Profile:
High school: Pope John XXIII High School – Sparta, NJ
Position: Goalie
Grad year: 2028
College committed to: West Chester University
Club teams: True Garden State, True NJ Elite, and True Girls National 2028 Stars
Club Lacrosse Achievements – Selected for the National Cup Inside Lacrosse All-Star Game for 12/6/25. President’s Cup 2025 – Player of the Match Award Game 2 – 2027 Division with True NJ HS Elite team. 2025 Under Armour 150 – Goalie for the 2028 Championship Winning Team (Team Raid). IWLCA Champions Cup 2025 – Player of the Match Award Game 4 – 2027 Division with True Garden State 2027 team. Presidents Cup 2024 – Player of The Match Awards Game 1 – Open Division with True NJ HS Elite team Game 2 – Open Division with True NJ HS Elite team Game 4 – Open Division with True NJ HS Elite team. Selected for True National 2028 Stars Team. Selected for True All-Region Mid Atlantic Team. Selected for True NJ HS Elite Team. Selected and played for both American Select and The Nilly
Varsity HS Lacrosse Achievements — Varsity starter since Freshman year. Awarded First Team All-Conference Freshman AND Sophomore year. Awarded Academic Team All-Conference Freshman AND Sophomore year. #1 Division leader in the following Varsity girls lacrosse categories for 2025 season #1 in save rate percentage. #1 in lowest goals allowed per game average. #1 in total games played. Awarded 2025 Pope John Girls Lacrosse Varsity Rookie of The Year freshman year. 100th career save achieved 5/13/25 of Freshman year 200th career save achieved 4/18/26 of Sophomore year. NJ Daily Stat Leader for April 19, 2025 for total saves in a game (20). Awarded 2026 Outstanding Dedication for Pope John Girls Lacrosse Varsity.
Academic honors: Distinguished honors; 3.99 GPA. Awarded the school’s Stand Against Bullying Student of the Month Award on 4/17/2026. Have recently been cleared to begin volunteer work at the Paramus Veterans Memorial Home in New Jersey. Pass It Along volunteer club in my school as well as many additional volunteer tasks through Pass It Along outside of my school’s club Junior Police Academy participant Winter4Kids volunteer. Warwick, NY Animal shelter volunteer. True Lacrosse – volunteer with events and younger goalies. Vernon PAL – help with younger goalies. Morgan’s Message Ambassador as of May/June 2026. Member National Junior Honor Society. Math National Honor Society. Tri-M Music Honor Society.
Expected major: Kinesiology
Why did you choose West Chester? “Coach Ginny and Coach Suz are absolutely incredible human beings and coaches – and I cannot wait to train under them and chase down championships! Their winning track record is undeniable, and it will be an honor to play for them. The campus is gorgeous, and I just felt at home there as soon as I visited. The school is also highly ranked for what I want to major in.”
Thank Yous: “First, thank you to my Mom @taboobear11 and the Best Bonus Dad ever @landesscott – Thank you for every early morning and late-night drive, every tournament, and for never missing a game. Your constant love and support mean everything to me!
“To all my coaches, thank you for pushing me to become the player I am today. @coach_sedlock thank you for teaching me to love this sport and always being there for me. I will forever be grateful for you showing me I can “save a beach ball” and so much more! Coach Ted and Madi, thank you for all the training sessions and talks at @goaliesolutions. Coach @erinprysko and Coach @eml1008, thank you for making my high school lacrosse experience so amazing, it is a true honor to work with you! To the entire @goaliesmithwlax crew, thank you for all the training, support, and guidance along the way. You’ve built such an incredible community for all goalies, including me!!
“To my friends and teammates on @pjglaxlions, @gardenstategirlstruelacrosse, @nationalgirlstruelacrosse, @truelacrossehq, @americanselectlacrosse, @lacrosse.masters The Nilly, thank you for always supporting me. I love and appreciate you all so much more than you could imagine!
“Lastly, thank you to Coach Ginny and Coach Suz for this incredible opportunity and for believing in me. I cannot wait to work hard and become a part of this team!
Other schools considered: “There were many, but WCU won my heart!”
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