By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 7/23/14
Ridgewood High School (NJ) rising junior LSM-defenseman Brett Kennedy has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Syracuse University.
Brett Kennedy log:
High School: Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood NJ
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: LSM/Defense
College Choice: Syracuse University (ConnectLAX college profile)
Club Affiliation: NJ Riot
Lacrosse Honors: Under Armour All-American 2016 Uncommitted Team, NJ U5 ALL-Star, Fab Frosh All-Star, Philly Showcase Honorable Mention, Garden State Showcase All-Star, UNC Team Camp All-Star, Summer Slam All-Star
Service Projects: “I volunteer whenever I can for any Junior Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) events/fundraisers. My younger sister was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes a few years ago. Anything we can do to raise awareness and help with finding a cure we will do.”
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose Syracuse? “After visiting many schools, Syracuse was a great fit for me academically and athletically. The lacrosse tradition and coaches are incredible.”
Thoughts on last season and next season? “This past HS season was great. I was given the opportunity to play on Varsity which doesn’t happen to often in our town due to the strength of the program. We ended up winning the overall group 3 Championship for NJ and then went on to the Tournament of Champions (TOC) where we made it to the semifinals but lost to Delbarton. It was a great run.
“Even though we lost a great group of players to graduation, our program is deep with talent. I would expect the 2015 season to be a great one. Expectations in Ridgewood are always high.”
Additional Comments: “I would like to thank Coach Pounds and all the Ridgewood Coaches for their coaching from the youth level through HS. I would also like to thank the NJ Riot Club Program.”
Other schools considered: UNC, USMA, Colgate, St Joe’s
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