By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/28/17
Central Bucks West 2019 defender/midfielder Abby Natoli has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Iona College.
Abby Natoli profile:
Abby Natoli
High school: Central Bucks West, PA
Position: Defense/midfield
Grad year: 2019
College committed to: Iona College
Club team: Ultimate
Major showcases: Mid Atlantic, Capital Cup, Presidents Cup
Academic honors: High Honors
Expected major: Forensic Psychology
Why did you choose Iona? “I chose Iona because Coach (Michelle) Mason and the team are exactly the culture I was looking for in a program. They are aninclusive, team oriented, and competitive. Going to college near NYC is exciting and will be a great experience. I also chose Iona because of how nice and cohesive the campus is.”
HS team’s 2018 outlook: “We are going to be competitive in the Suburban One League and in districts as well.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank Coach Duck (Jen Duckenfield) who always challenges me and constantly improves my game. I also want to thank the CB West team and Coaches (Schmucker, White and Cartee-Haring) for the fantastic team dynamic and developmental challenges on the field. In addition, thank you to Michele Dejuliis for providing a club experience that enabled me to show my skills and get recruited. Finally, I want to thank my Madre for the constant encouragement and for driving/flying me all over the country to play lacrosse!”
Other schools considered: Numerous schools across all divisions to find the right fit for me as a student-athlete
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