By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/5/17
Academy of Notre Dame 2019 midfield/attack Claire Gola has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Boston University.
Claire Gola profile:
Claire Gola
High School: Academy of Notre Dame
Graduation Year: 2019
Position: Midfield/ Attack
College Choice: Boston University
Club Affiliation: Big 4 HHH
Major lacrosse honors: Varsity as a freshman, 2015 Brine National Team
Academic honors: Academy of Notre Dame Honor Roll
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose this school? “I chose Boston University because I fell in love with the campus, and Boston is such an awesome city. The coaches and players made me feel so welcomed, and BU is a place that will challenge me both on and off the field.”
Outlook for 2017 HS season? “I am super excited for our 2017 lacrosse season. We have a lot of talent on our team with awesome coaches who will push us to be the best. I think we will have a successful season, and I can’t wait for it to start!”
People to thank: “I would like to thank my parents for supporting me, and driving me to every practice, game, and tournament. Thank you to all my coaches who have made me into a better player. Also, a huge thank you to both Colleen Magarity and Xan Zimatore for helping me throughout the recruiting process.”
Other schools considered: Florida, Lafayette, Colorado, St. Joe’s, Elon, Yale, Drexel
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