By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/12/13
Clearview Regional (NJ) sophomore defenseman/LSM Adam Graham has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Rutgers University.
Adam Graham ledger:
High School: Clearview Regional High School, Mullica Hill, N.J. (due south of Philadelphia)
Graduation Year: 2015
Position: Defenseman/LSM
College Choice: Rutgers University
Club Affiliations: Dukes LC, South Jersey Shamrocks
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: Lax Evo Championship, Maverik Showtime All-Star, Big 4 Showcase All-Star, National Invitational 175 All-Star, NJ South All-Star
Academic honors, service: Academic Excellence Award, Honor Roll, Student Council, Interact Club, Challenge Day, Relay for Life, Key Club, View Crew
What will you major in/study? Pre-Medicine
Why did you choose the Rutgers? “I chose Rutgers for many reasons. I’m very excited about their lacrosse program and the direction it is moving. Knowing that I will have the opportunity to be a part of Coach Brecht’s vision for the program is amazing! Being a large university, Rutgers has outstanding facilities and resources available to lacrosse. As a member of the AAU, Rutgers is academically outstanding. Also, the urban environment is very cool.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for the season? “We definitely have the opportunity to be very competitive and I believe we will be back in the South Jersey playoffs again this year!”
Thank You: “Above all else, I want to thank my family and friends for supporting me in lacrosse. I owe everything to my Dad who has guided and coached me since 3rd grade. Dukes LC coaches Ebe Helm, Jason Christmas, Billy McKinney and S.J. Shamrocks coach Bill Keane have been invaluable to me during this process. They have helped me develop as a player as well as a person. I also want to thank Clearview Coaches Robert Rieck, Mike Cockrell and Brett Severino for having faith in me as a freshman and showing me how to play at the high school level.”