By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/29/16
Upper Merion Area High School 2019 midfield Molly Weygand has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Drexel University.
Molly Weygand profile:
Molly Weygand
High School: Upper Merion Area High School
Graduation Year: 2019
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Drexel University
Club Affiliation: PA Express
Lacrosse Honors:
-2016 Suburban One All-League Honorable Mention
-Varsity Starter as a Freshman
-2016 Brine National High School All American and participant in the 2016 Brine National Lacrosse Classic
-2016 Brine National Lacrosse Classic All-Star Team selection
-2015 The Launch “Top 30 Showcase” team selection
-2016 Girls Philly Showcase Fab 40 All-Star
Academic Honors: Distinguished Honor Roll (2 years)
What will you major in/study? Business
Why did you choose Drexel? “I chose Drexel because it has everything I want in a school. It has strong academics and competitive athletics. It is also located in the city of Philadelphia where I always wanted to go to school. Also, Coach (Hannah) Rudloff, Coach (Mary) Moran, and Coach (Jackie) Cifarelli focus on a positive atmosphere along with the team working together to be the best that they can be.”
Outlook for 2017 HS season? “We lost some key seniors since last season and we entered into a new league for the 2016-2017 lacrosse season. Our goal for this year is to have a winning record and aim for a Frontier division title along with a PAC Championship title.”
Thank You: “First I’d like to thank Coach Rudloff, Coach Moran, and Coach Cifarelli for giving me this awesome opportunity to play for Drexel University.
“I’d like to thank my parents for always coming to my games and being my biggest cheerleaders. Without their support I wouldn’t be where I am today.
“I would also like to thank my Coaches Kevin Ryan, Kelee O’Malley, and Angie Yanocha for pushing me to do my best and helping me to be the best lacrosse player that I can be.”
Other schools considered: High Point University, University of Richmond, University of Pennsylvania
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