By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 7/28/16
Agnes Irwin School 2018 midfield Annie Hepburn has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at United States Military Academy at West Point.
Annie Hepburn profile:
Annie Hepburn
High School: Agnes Irwin School
Graduation Year: 2018
Position: Midfield
College Choice: United States Military Academy
Club Affiliation: Ultimate
Lacrosse Honors: Inter-Ac League Champions 2016
What will you major in/study? Defense and Strategic Studies
Why did you choose West Point? “West Point is a school rich in history and tradition that leads to endless opportunity serving my country and beyond. I am extremely excited to learn from Coaches (Kristen) Waagbo and (Bria) Irizarry and take the new lacrosse program to the next level!”
Outlook for 2017 HS season? “We lost a great group of senior leaders this year, but we will be back stronger than ever in 2017. Coach Duck has built an amazing program at Agnes Irwin full of talent and depth.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank Coach Duck who made me the player I am today. She never ceases to encourage and push me to reach my full potential as a person, a player, and a teammate.
“Huge thank you to all of my coaches and teammates at Ultimate and Agnes Irwin.
“Lastly, a special thanks to my family for giving me endless support and encouragement and spending numerous hours driving me to practices and cheering me on at all my games and tournaments. Special thanks to my dad for being my first coach and for always believing in me no matter what.”
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