By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/25/15
Oakland Catholic (PA) 2016 midfielder Bella Alampi has signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division I lacrosse at Lafayette College.
Bella Alampi ledger:
Bella Alampi
High School: Oakland Catholic
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Lafayette College
Club Affiliation: Pittsburgh Premier
Major lacrosse honors, camps and showcases: Two-time Western PA National Team (WDNT), Two-time Western PA All-Section, 2nd leading scorer in Western PA (97 goals), Butler Eagle Most Prolific Scorer (all sports), Mars Lacrosse Team Captain, Michigan Camp – Award winner, North Carolina Elite Camp – All-Star Award.
What will you major in/study? Pre-Medicine
Why did you choose this school? “I chose Lafayette because Coach (Allison) Fisher is an amazing coach. In addition, the academic programs are phenomenal and the lacrosse team and league are very competitive. Lastly, the campus is extremely impressive and I immediately felt like I belonged there.”
HS team’s outlook for 2016 season? “We made great improvements last year and are looking to take another step this year by finishing near the top of our section.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my parents and brother for being so supportive. I would also like to thank my club coaches, Katy Phillips and Katrina Silva who helped in every way with my recruiting experience.”
Other schools considered: Princeton, Northwestern, Virginia Tech
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