By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/2/16
Bishop McDevitt High (Harrisburg) 2017 midfielder/attackman Griffin Hanes committed to play Division III lacrosse at Christopher Newport University.
Griffin Hanes profile:
Griffin Hanes (Photo by Vicki Vellios Briner)
High School: Bishop McDevitt High School (Harrisburg)
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Midfield/Attack
College Committed to: Christopher Newport University
Club Affiliation: Duke’s Lacrosse Club
Major lacrosse honors: First Team All-Conference Midfield, Duke’s 1, Battle of Baltimore Showcase All-Star, Liberty Bell Challenge Showcase All-Star
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose this school? “I chose CNU because Coach Thompson is building a great program and I’m very excited to be a part of it. The campus is beautiful and I felt at home on my visits. CNU is a place where I can grow as a person because I have the opportunity to play lacrosse and do ROTC.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “This year we have a lot of good seniors and underclassmen coming back that are serious and ready to win.”
People to thank: “I’d like to thank my parents for supporting me throughout my lacrosse career. Coach Christmas, Ebe, and the entire Duke’s Lacrosse Club for all the opportunities I was afforded over the past two years.”
Other schools considered: Wagner, Amherst, Cabrini, Ursinus, Catholic
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