By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/29/15
Pottsgrove 2016 midfielder Brendan Wurtz has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Messiah College.
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Brendan Wurtz
High School: Pottsgrove HS
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: Midfielder
College Choice: Messiah College
Club Affiliation: 380 Lacrosse
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: 2015 Pottsgrove HS Varsity Captain; 2015 2nd Team All PAC10 – Mid; 2015 All Area Honorable Mention; 2015 Summer Slam AA Champion; 2015 Brine Pride of PA; 2013 Tri-States Lacrosse Champion; 4 year varsity letter winner
Academic honors, service projects): 2015 National Honor Society; 2015 Presidents Award:GPA of 93 or higher for HS career; 2014/15 Honor Roll; 2013/14 Honor Roll; 2012/13 Honor Roll
What will you major in/study? Mathematics/Secondary Education
Why did you choose the school? “Messiah felt like home for me from day one. The academics are top notch and the campus size is perfect for me. I believe in the coaching philosophy of Coach (Atsen) Bulus, Coach (Jacob) Ashton and Coach (Andrew) Johnson at Messiah. I look forward to playing for the Falcons.”
HS team’s outlook for 2016 HS season: “We hope to have a few new faces this year to allow us to be competitive in the PAC-10.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank Coach Michaels and Coach Porter at Pottsgrove. A special thank you to Coach Small and Coach Stilwell from 380 Lacrosse who pushed me to take my game to the next level. I also need to thank my parents for supporting me and driving me to the many practices, tournaments and college visits!”
Other schools considered? Frostburg State University
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