By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/29/17
Merion Mercy 2018 attack-midfield Arianna Lavelle has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Fairfield University.
Arianna Lavelle profile:
Arianna Lavelle
High School: Merion Mercy
Graduation Year: 2018
Position: Attack/Midfield
College Choice: Fairfield University
Club Team: Philly Blast
Lacrosse Honors: Pennsylvania Brine Team
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose Fairfield? “I chose Fairfield because it had everything I wanted in a school. I knew that it would challenge me both academically and athletically. As soon as I stepped on campus for the first time, I knew that it was the place I could call home for the next four years of my life.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “My team’s outlook for this upcoming season is going to be a very good year. We went far in Districts last year, and have a very talented senior class. We definitely have the opportunity to really make it far this year.”
Thank You: “First, I would like to thank Coach (Laura) Field and Coach (Erin) Slifer for giving me this amazing opportunity. I would like to thank my club coach, Josie Ferri, and my school coach Mr. Geary for forming me into the player that I am today and always pushing me to do my best. Last, I want to thank my parents and sisters for always driving me to numerous tournaments and being the best supporters.”
Other schools considered: Old Dominion, St Joe’s, Cincinnati, New Hampshire
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