By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/10/16
Friends’ Central 2017 goalie Jessica Goralski has signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division I lacrosse at Stony Brook University.
Jessica Goralski
Jessica Goralski profile:
High School: Friends’ Central High School
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Goalie
College signed with: Stony Brook University
Club affiliation: South Jersey Select (Pink)
Lacrosse Honors: High School All American 2016 (at Moorestown High-NJ), US Nationals NJ Team 1, Under Armour Team All American Philadelphia Team, NJ.com 2015 All Group 3 First Team, 3 year HS Varsity Letter
Academic Honors: Most Promising Artistic Student 2014
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose the school? “SBU is an elite athletic and academic school. I love the team and coaches and can’t wait to become a part of such a prestigious program. I’m glad I am going to be able to stay closer to home. They have both been so supportive and helpful through this long process. I am so proud to be able to represent the SBU Seawolves next year!”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “I am so excited to be a part of a new team. They are all so welcoming and I feel like I will be supported by a great group of girls and coaching staff all season.”
Thank You: “I could not have done it without the help of my amazing and supportive mom. She had to sacrifice a lot to be my No. 1 fan. I am so grateful to have such a dedicated mother who helps me through everything. I also want to thank my awesome goalie coach, Dianna Eberl, for all the hours she spent making me a better player and person. I have learned so much from her and I am forever grateful. I don’t know what I would do without them. Thank you so much!”
Other schools considered: Dartmouth, JMU
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