Phoenixville 2026 defender Addison Graver has been named the Michael Pansini Memorial Scholar-Athlete of the Week.
The award recognizes senior and junior lacrosse players who excel in academics, service, and athletics.
Addison Graver Profile:
High School: Phoenixville
Grad Year: 2026
Position: Defender
College Commitment: Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Club team: Dynasty Elite
Expected College Major: Mechanical Engineering
Academic Honors
- GPA: 4.364 (weighted)
- National Honor Society
- French National Honor Society
- AP Scholar with Distinction
- French Club
Athletic Honors
- Lacrosse – Varsity Lacrosse (Freshman-Senior)
• Team Captain Junior and Senior year
• Pennsylvania Area Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association All-Academic (Junior) • 2x Coaches Award (Sophomore-Junior)
• 1st Team All-Division (Sophomore)
• 2nd Team All-Area (Junior)
• 2nd Team All-Division (Junior)
• Honorable Mention All-Area (Sophomore) - Tennis (Freshman-Senior)
• Honorable Mention All-League (Freshman)
• 3x 1st Team All-League (Sophomore-Senior)
Varsity Club (Sophomore-Senior)
Volunteer/Service Work
- Volunteer Youth Lacrosse Coach at Phoenixville Marion Youth Club (Sophomore-Senior) • Helped run lacrosse clinics/practices and coached girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. Philadelphia Area Girls Lacrosse Association Youth Referee (Freshman-Senior)
• Officiating lacrosse for players in kindergarten through 8th grade in tournaments and games
• Club for varsity athletes who volunteer at local events such as blood drives, Read Across America, and elementary school field days
• Volunteer tutor at local elementary school
• Volunteer at various local organization events
• Help plan activities/events such as Penny Wars, where we raised money to help fund a student in Haiti’s tuition at a music school
• Secretary part of Junior year
Honoree Questions:
How do you define leadership in athletics and school?
- Graver: “For me, it is important to lead by example and to encourage hard work and a positive mindset in those around you; sharing your commitment and passion to inspire others to be the best version of themselves.”
How do you balance academics, service, and athletics?
- Graver: “It’s important to find fun and make each moment memorable so that it doesn’t feel like it’s a chore. I might not have as much time to go out with my friends, but instead I can study with them, see them at practice, or volunteer with them at events.”
What are your future goals?
- Graver: “I will be attending Stevens Institute of Technology, majoring in mechanical engineering and playing lacrosse. I hope to have a positive impact on my fellow students and teammates.”
Phoenixville Head Coach Aamina Thornton on Addison: “Addison has been a strong leader within the lax program and the school community. She brings a consistently positive attitude to everything she does and sets a great example for her peers and teammates through her work ethic and responsibility. Addison is dependable, motivated, and respectful, and she approaches challenges with maturity and determination. Her commitment and leadership have made a meaningful impact on our lacrosse program. She will be missed.”
High school coaches from the 5-county area, Delaware, South Jersey, the Lehigh Valley, and Central PA may nominate a player (junior or senior) for the Michael Pansini Memorial Scholar-Athlete of the Week by e-mailing us at golax@phillylacrosse.com.
