By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/17/16
Owen J. Roberts 2017 midfield/attack Anna Dempsey has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Bloomsburg University.
Anna Dempsey profile:
Anna Dempsey
High School: Owen J Roberts
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Midfield/Attack
College Choice: Bloomsburg University
Club Affiliation: Mongoose-current; Dynamite Black – 2011-2015
Major lacrosse honors, camps and showcases: Pioneer Athletic Conference Championship 2015, All Area Selection – Honorable Mention -2015
Starting Varsity since Freshman Year, 92 points, 20 Assists, 72 goals, 70% shooting percentage, 49 Groundballs, Camps/Showcases Md, NY, Va, Pa, Ma, NJ
What will you major in/study? Finance/Math
Why did you choose this school? “I fell in love with the campus, team culture and coach on my first invitational visit and knew immediately this was the perfect fit for me academically and athletically!”
HS team’s outlook for 2016 season? “We had a few key offensive injuries mid-year, which hurt us, however with the rising new level of players and current team, we should be able to defend the Pioneer Conference title with teamwork and a great coach leadership plan.”
People to thank: “Thanks to coaches Joe Tornetta, Amy Stone, Paul Gebert, Katelynn Charleston from school and Maureen and Audrey Burger, The Thorntons, for teaching me skill and plays; my mom and dad, grandparents; family and friends, most especially teammates who made this possible!”
Other schools considered: Mount Saint Mary’s, Saint Joseph’s, Cabrini
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