By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/25/16
Central Bucks West High School 2017 defenseman Ben Karthaus has committed to play Division III lacrosse at The Catholic University of America.
Ben Karthaus profile:
Ben Karthaus
High School: Central Bucks West High School
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Defense
College Choice: The Catholic University of America
Club Affiliation: Phillie Elite
Lacrosse Honors: All-Conference Honorable Mention
Academic Honors: National Honors Society
What will you major in/study? Engineering or Biology
Why did you choose CUA? “The Catholic University of America was a great choice for me because of their wide range of major studies, the outstanding internship opportunities, and the great location in Washington, D.C. This, plus the outstanding lacrosse program, made it an easy choice for me to choose.”
Outlook for 2017 HS season? “Hopefully we will do very well this season. We have a lot of seniors mixed in with a few underclassmen. If we have great chemistry together, we will be very successful.”
Thank You: “I would like to my family for helping me along this process and providing so much for me. I would like to thank my coaches, Coach Coverdale and Coach Banks, for all of the help they have provided me in advancing my game and making me a better player and person. I would like to thank my teammates for being supportive and always having my back.”
Other schools considered: University of Scranton, Union College
Maplezone Sports Institute (MSI), the official sponsor for PhillyLacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Ben Karthaus. 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