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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/23/14
Mount St. Michael Academy (NY) 2015 FO-MF Driton “Tony” Thaqi has made a commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Pace University.
Driton “Tony” Thaqi ledger:
Driton “Tony” Thaqi
High School: Mount St. Michael Academy, New York
Graduation Year: 2015
Position: FO/MF
College Choice: Pace University (ConnectLAX college profile)
Club Affiliations: NYC Empire, Rotten Apples
Lacrosse Honors: Varsity captain, 2nd team All-League(2013), 1st team All-League (2014), highest Face-Off percentage in school history, Empire State Cup gold medalist, Super Sophs
What will you major in/study? Nursing
Why did you choose Pace? “I chose Pace because it is a great fit for me academically and athletically. I enjoyed the campus visit and felt right at home. I also love the coaches dedication to bettering the players as individuals, and as athletes. All around I feel Pace is the perfect place for me.”
Outlook for 2015 HS season? “We have a lot of new players to look forward to, including many who have just picked up a lacrosse stick. I feel we have many dedicated and hard-nosed athletes who are willing to put the time in to learn the game and help contribute to what I hope will be a successful season to come.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my parents and the Bogle family for their on-going support.
“My mentor and coach Greg Gurenlian for opening doors for me at the face off X, and recruiting. Citylax and Head Heart Hustle for helping me learn the game of lacrosse. Matt Schomburg from fogolax who first taught me how to face-off. My high school coach Joe Capalbo, my club coaches Billy Dransfield, Mike Collins,and Tom Dooley.
“Lastly, I’d like to thank Coach (Tom) Mariano and Coach (Rob) Cornetta for giving me the opportunity to play for their growing program.”
Other schools considered: Dominican college, Alderson-broaddus, Kean, and Mount St. Vincent
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