By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 8/4/14

Rockford High School (MI) 2016 midfielder Alex Vander Molen has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at The Ohio State University.

Alex Vander Molen ledger:

High School: Rockford High School, Michigan

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Midfield

College Choice: The Ohio State University

Club Affiliation: Midwestern Force

Lacrosse Honors: Northstar Invitational 2012, 2013, and 2014. As a freshman: Honorable Mention All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-State All-Area Team, Northstar Invitational Featured Five. As a sophomore: All-Conference, All-State second team, Midwest Under Armour All-American Team, All-Area Team, University of Colorado 5v5 champions, The Grind 5v5 champions

Academic Honors: Academic letter winner, Honor Roll

What will you major in/study? Business and Accounting

Why did you choose OSU? “Ohio State is such a competitive school with a competitive lacrosse program. Academically, they are an outstanding school, as well as athletic.

“I loved Coach (Alexis) Venechanos, and I knew I would fit in the program perfectly. She was so passionate about the game and making the team better, and that was what I was looking for in a coach.”

Thoughts on this past HS lacrosse season/outlook for next season? “In 2013 and in 2014 we were back to back State Champions. This year we lost a lot of offensive starters who will be replaced by younger talent coming up. If we work hard enough, we can repeat as State Champions in 2015.”

Thank You: “I would like to thank Andi Raymond, who plays women’s lacrosse at Towson University. She is like an older sister to me, and she has trained me for years. She has taught me so much about the game and if it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t be here today. She is such a great role model to have.”

Other schools considered: Northwestern, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Cincinnati, University of Michigan

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