By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/10/16
Foothill (CA) 2017 face-off specialist Ian Achuff has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Widener University.
Ian Achuff profile:
Ian Achuff
High School: Foothill, CA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: FOGO
College Choice: Widener University
Club Affiliations: Knightly Lacrosse, Encore Lacrosse, LA Mavericks, Southern Combat
Major lacrosse honors: 2015 Encore Ecuadorian Travel Team; 2015 Encore Pinnacle Travel Team, 2014-2015 Brady’s Bunch
Academic honors: Sophomore GPA 3.92; 2015 Scholar Athlete Award – 4.0 in season GPA; 2015 Summer Internship Computer Engineering
What will you major in/study? Mechanical Engineering
Why did you choose this school? “I chose this college because it gave me the mix of the culture, academics and environment that I so desired. It is giving me a place that feels like home – but is not in California – and giving me a chance to have new experiences. I love the culture of the area and I am excited to bring my own culture to Widener.”
Outlook for 2017 HS season? “I am looking forward to the 2017 season as a chance for me to expand my lacrosse career and a strong end to my HS year.”
People to thank: “I would like to give thank to my parents who were there to push me when I needed it and give me the chance to accomplish my dream of playing college lacrosse. I would like to thank all my coaches throughout my years in lacrosse. A special thanks to Colin Knightly, Nolan Godfrey, Jerem Stothers and Robert Holland for all the training, support and for believing in me when I didn’t. Shout out to my HS coach, Elliot Bender, let’s finish 2017 strong! Thanks for all you are doing for FH Lacrosse.”
Other schools considered: Carthage, MSOE, Wooster
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