By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/3/16
The Rivers School (MA) 2018 midfielder Caroline Phelps has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Villanova University.
Caroline Phelps profile:
Caroline Phelps
High School: The Rivers School, MA
Graduation Year: 2018
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Villanova University
Club Affiliation: Revolution Lacrosse
Major lacrosse honors: Lower New England Team in National Tournament, Honorable Mention All Independent School League
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose this school? “Villanova has everything I was looking for in a school: challenging academics, a competitive lacrosse program on the rise, a small school environment, location, and a strong, committed, and a winning coaching staff that can help me reach my potential on and off the lacrosse field.”
People to thank: “I would like to thank (Villanova) Coach (Julie) Young for this incredible opportunity and for the confidence she has shown in me.
“I would like to thank Lukas, Morgan, and the rest of the staff at REV for advocating and guiding me through this process so that I could reach my goal of playing Division 1 Lacrosse for a top school.
“I would like to thank my parents for their never ending support and guidance throughout this process.”
Other schools considered: Holy Cross, Dartmouth, BU, UConn
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