By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/28/18
Charlotte Catholic (N.C.) 2018 goalie Raffaele Bagnato, who plays club for South Shore (N.J.), has made a commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Canisius College.
Raffaele Bagnato profile:
Raffaele Bagnato
High school: Charlotte Catholic, North Carolina
Position: Goalie
Grad year: 2018
College committed to: Canisius College
Club teams: South Shore-NJ, Team Carolina
Lacrosse honors: 3 year varsity letter
Academic honors: President’s List, First Honors
Expected major: Finance
Why did you choose Canisius? “Coach Miyashta, Coach Marks, and the team made me feel at home on campus. The academics are also highly respected.”
HS team’s 2018 outlook: “After losing in the state semi-finals last season, we hope to make it to the state championship this year.”
Thank You: “I’d like the thank my family members, Coach Valore at St. Augustine Prep in NJ, Coach Thorp, Coach Bo Turner, Coach Price, and Coach Desmond. I’d also like to thank Coach Miyashita for giving me the opportunity at Canisius.”
Other schools considered: Ursinus, Whittier, Michigan State, and University of Colorado-Boulder
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