By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/27/16
Marple Newtown 2017 midfielder Alex Funk has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Robert Morris University.
Alex Funk profile:
Alex Funk
High School: Marple Newtown High School
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Robert Morris University
Club Affiliation: Headstrong Lacrosse Club (2017)
Major lacrosse honors, camps and showcases: NSCLA select showcase
What will you major in/study? Biomedical Engineering
Why did you choose this school? “It’s close to a big city like Pittsburgh for internships and has a small roster for more playing time.”
Outlook for 2017 HS season? “Lead a playoff run for Marple Newtown.”
People to thank: “I’d like to thank my parents and all of my coaches throughout the years for both youth and high school leagues; mainly coach Tom Hannum, coach John Kirk, coach John Hochaus, and coach Bill Holenstein.”
Other schools considered: Rutgers, Franklin and Marshall, Villanova,
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