By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/31/16
Garnet Valley 2017 attackman Jake D’Annunzio has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Mount St. Mary’s University.
Jake D’Annunzio profile:
Jake D’Annunzio
High School: Garnet Valley
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Attack
Club Affiliation: NXT 2017
College Committed to: Mount St. Mary’s
Lacrosse Honors: Under Armour uncommitted games, Nike Blue Chip rising Sophomore and Junior
Academic Honors: Honor Roll Sophomore and Junior Year, Delaware County Making a Difference Award
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose the school? “As soon as I stepped foot on campus I knew that’s where I wanted to be. The Coaching Staff is awesome, Coach (Tim) McIntee made me feel right at home.I also really love the area in and around the campus.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “We are looking very strong, we are returning most of our starters and have had some underclassmen step up into important roles.”
Thank You: “First off, I would like to thank my family, my parents for always supporting me, and my brothers for always pushing me and making me a better player. Next I would like to thank the Garnet Valley Coaching Staff. Coach Frank Urso, Denny Nealon and Joe Kivlen have help me so much over the past years. Finally I would like to thank everyone from NXT. Coaches Marty Kupprion, Chris Williams and Mike Avato, helped me develop not only my game, but my confidence.”
Other schools considered: Jacksonville, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Stevenson
Maplezone Sports Institute (MSI), the official sponsor for PhillyLacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Jake DAnnunzio. 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