By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/15/16
Avon Grove 2018 midfielder Scooter Whiteside has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Monmouth University.
Scooter Whiteside profile:

Scooter Whiteside
High School: Avon Grove High School
Graduation Year: 2018
Position: Midfielder
College Choice: Monmouth University
Club Affiliation: Philly Freedom Lacrosse Club
Major lacrosse honors, camps and showcases: MVP Towson All-Star, All Chesmont League Honorable Mention
Academic honors, service projects: Wounded Warrior Project Fundraiser, Distinguished Honor Roll
What will you major in/study? Undeclared
Why did you choose this school? “Monmouth has a great campus and facilities. I really liked the coaches and feel it will be a good fit both athletically and academically.”
Outlook for 2017 HS season? “We lost some great seniors from last year, but still have many good players. We should compete for a district and state championship.”
People to thank: “I would like to thank all my youth coaches (Coach Smith, Coach Hammond and Coach Jones) for teaching me the right way to play the game. I would like to thank Coach Bob Miller of Freedom Lacrosse for keeping the game fun and helping me through the recruiting process. I would also like to thank my high school coaches (Coach Jackson, Coach Wallace and Coach Deckelbaum) for teaching me the technical aspects of the game.”
Other schools considered: Robert Morris, Salisbury, York
Maplezone Sports Institute (MSI), the official sponsor for PhillyLacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Scooter Whiteside. 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