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By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 1/2/14
Half Hollow Hills East (N.Y.) sophomore defenseman Nick DiPietro has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Syracuse University.
Nick DiPietro ledger:
Nick DiPietro
High School: Half Hollow Hills East, N.Y.
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: Defense
College Choice: Syracuse
Club Affiliation: Long Island Express Barracudas
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: Philly Showcase All-Star, Hotbeds All-Star, Jake Reed Rising Soph, Maverick Rising Soph, 2012 Varsity rookie of the year as an eighth grader
Academic honors: High Honor Roll every quarter, 2 year recipient of NY State Scholar Athlete Award
What will you major in/study? undecided
Why did you choose the school? “I felt that Syracuse provided strong academics while also having an incredible lacrosse tradition. it just felt like the perfect fit for me. I was looking for a medium size school. With Syracuse having 14,000 undergrad students it was the perfect size for my liking. Having my parents and family come to support me at all my games is very important to me and Syracuse only being a 5 hour drive makes this possible. It is an honor to go play for Coach Desko and Coach Rodgers because not only are they both among the most respected in the NCAA, I also know they will help me take my game to the next level.”
What is your team’s outlook for next season? “After falling short of the playoffs this past season, we are working hard to make it back.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my parents for all their support and guidance throughout this process. I appreciate all their sacrifices so I can play the game I love. Thanks to all my past and present coaches for all their help and knowledge. A special thank you to my high school coach, Gordy Hodgson, and my travel team coaches, George Powers and Mike Chanenchuk. Thanks to my uncle Steve DiPietro for his help with the decision making process, and thanks to Xceleration Sports Training, for getting me ready for the season.”
Other schools considered? Virginia, Notre Dame, Harvard, Penn State, and Lehigh
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