By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 2/5/16
Mt. Olive (N.J.) 2017 attackman Griffin Shira has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Cabrini College.
Griffin Shira profile:
Griffin Shira
High School: Mount Olive, N.J.
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Attack
College Choice: Cabrini College
Club Affiliation: Jersey Thunder
Major lacrosse honors, camps and showcases: Garden State Showcase, D3 Lacrosse Showcase
What will you major in/study? undecided
Why did you choose this school? “From the moment I stepped on campus I knew it was the school for me. The coaching staff and players made me feel like I was apart of the family. The lacrosse program has a great tradition of excellence and I look forward to being a Cavalier.”
HS team’s outlook for 2016 season? “We are extremely excited for this upcoming season and we are taking one game at a time. We are young but very talented.”
People to thank: “I would first like to thank mom for introducing me to the sport of lacrosse. My family has supported me since I first held a lacrosse stick. I would also like to thank my Head Coach, Dave Gallucci, for helping me grow and develop as a person and a player.
?I would also like to thank all of my Mount Olive/ Jersey Thunder lacrosse coaches that have supported me and brought my game to the next level.”
Other schools considered: Endicott, Marywood, Widener, DeSales
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