By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/16/15
Gwynedd Mercy Academy 2017 defender/midfielder Hailey Durkin has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Fairfield University.
Hailey Durkin profile:
High School: Gwynedd Mercy Academy
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Defense/Midfield
College Choice: Fairfield University
Club Affiliation: Ultimate Goal Lacrosse
Major lacrosse honors, camps and showcases: Varsity letter, 2015 All Intell Honorable Mention, field hockey varsity letter, and 2015 GMA field hockey offensive player of the year
What will you major in/study? Business/Marketing
Why did you choose this school? “I chose Fairfield University because of the prominent business school, the amazing coaching staff, the competitive D1 lacrosse program, and the great location. Once I stepped foot on the campus I knew it would be the perfect fit for me and I am so excited for the time I will spend there.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my parents for always encouraging me and helping me every step of the way, my high school coach, Deborah Lawlor for her inspiring love of the game and continuous support, and my Ultimate coaches Michele DeJuliis and Chelsea Rosiek for all their great coaching and support throughout this process. I would also like to give a shoutout to my amazing Ulti Fam, I am so grateful for your encouragement on and off the field.”
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