By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/23/15
Kingsway Regional (N.J.) 2016 midfielder Shakeim Golden has made a commitment to play MCLA Division I lacrosse at defending national champion Grand Canyon University.
Shakeim Golden profile:
Shakeim Golden
High School: Kingsway Regional High School, N.J.
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: midfielder
College Choice: Grand Canyon University (MCLA Division I national champion, 2015)
Club Affiliation: MSI Bagattaway Elite LC
Major lacrosse honors, camps and showcases: Villanova 150 Showcase, Berkman Showcase
What will you major in/study? Business Management
Why did you choose this school? “I loved the campus when I visited and it’s always been my dream to attend college out west. It’s competitive lacrosse with awesome weather year round. Coach Manny Rapkin was great to me when I visited and has been great to me through the recruiting process.”
HS team’s outlook for 2016 season? “We are looking to win the Gloucester County Cup and then take the state.”
People to thank: “Thanks to coach Sean Dunn for making me pick up a stick my freshman year and always believing me as a player; coach Cory Malampy for introducing me to the Bagattaway family; my friends Dallas, Curt, Abigail and my mom for supporting me through my recruiting process and supporting me through my final decision.”
Other schools considered: Delaware Valley University, Georgian Court University
Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Shakeim Golden. MSI is located on Conchester Highway (Rt. 322) in Garnet Valley, offering Offering private, group, and team training. Training programs are made for each individual skill set and player. Please contact Cory Malampy at cmalampy@maplezone.com 610-358-5500 ext 21