By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/14/16
Cumberland Valley 2017 defenseman Matt Hager has made a commitment to play Division III lacrosse at Muhlenberg College.
Matt Hager profile:
Matt Hager
High School: Cumberland Valley High School
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Defense
College Choice: Muhlenberg College
Club Affiliation: Rock Lacrosse Central PA
Major lacrosse honors: 2016 First Team All-Sentinel, 2016 2nd Team Mid-Penn Conference.
Academic honors: National Honor Society, National Foreign Language Honor Society
What will you major in/study? Bio chemistry
Why did you choose this school? “It is a great fit academically and I like the coaches and the team. Also, I feel I can contribute to the lacrosse program.”
Outlook for 2017 HS season? “We have a strong team returning even though we lost some key players. We are looking to make it back to districts and states.”
People to thank: “I’d like to thank all of my club and school coaches for their support through the years; in particular, Sean Ireland who helped make me a better player and my dad whose coached me throughout my entire career.”
Other schools considered: Salisbury, F&M, Washington & Jefferson.
Maplezone Sports Institute (MSI), the official sponsor for PhillyLacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Matt Hager. With indoor facilities located on Route 322 in Garnet Valley, PA and all turf outdoor fields on Chichester Avenue in Aston, PA, MSI is home to all your training needs, both on and off the field. To learn more, visit us at Maplezone.com or contact mattv@maplezone.com