By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/23/15
Great Valley High School 2016 midfielder Stephanie Aker has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Marquette University.
Stephanie Aker ledger:
Stephanie Aker
High School: Great Valley High School
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Marquette University
Club Affiliation: Mongoose
Lacrosse Honors: 2015 Under Armour Philadelphia Underclassman Team, 2015 Brine National Classic Champion, 2015 District 1 Champion, Honorable Mention All-Chesmont ’15, Honorable Mention All Area ’15, Senior Captain, Chesmont Champions ’13-’15
What will you major in/study? Business
Why did you choose Marquette? “I chose Marquette because it seemed like the best fit for me. The coaches and players were so welcoming and the campus is beautiful.”
Outlook for 2016 HS season? “We are hoping to have a very successful season. We have almost our whole starting line back and want to win Chesmonts and Districts again and hopefully States!”
Thank You: “I want to thank my coaches, family, teammates and friends that have helped me throughout this process and pushed me to be the best I can be!”
Other schools considered: Saint Joe’s, Robert Morris, Boston University
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