Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/16/22

The Haverford School (PA) 2024 faceoff/midfielder Ben McCarthy of Freedom has made a verbal commitment to play lacrosse at Duke University.

Ben McCarthy profile:

High school: The Haverford School (Springfield, PA)

Grad year: 2024

Position: Faceoff

College committed to: Duke University

Club teams: Freedom Lacrosse Club, Ascension

Lacrosse honors: All Inter-Ac, Under Armour All-America team Philly, One Percent Showcase Defensive MVP, Main Stage Faceoff MVP, Maverik Showtime all-star

Academic honors: 4.1 GPA

Why did you choose Duke University, Men’s D1? “Duke University has always been a top school of mine. When I arrived on campus and met the team and coaching staff, it felt right. Duke is the perfect balance of strong academics, high level lacrosse and college social life.”

Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thanks to my family for all your support. Thank you to all the coaches from Springfield AA, Freedom Lacrosse club, Haverford School and Philly Faceoff league.”

What other colleges did you consider? Army West Point, Princeton, Notre Dame and UVA

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