By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 4/12/13
Dallas Jesuit (TX) senior attackmam Zach Coker has made a commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Furman University.
High School: Dallas Jesuit College Prep, Dallas, Texas
Graduation Year: 2013
Position: Attack
College Choice: Furman University
Club Affiliation: Iron Horse, Be the Best
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: All-State 2012; Team offensive CO-MVP; Team leader in goals and assists 2012; All-Star at T99 (2011 2012); King of the Hill (2012)
Academic Honors: Honor Roll all of High School, National Honor Society 2011
What will you major in/study? Economics
Why did you choose Furman? “Furman has a great academic reputation along with a beautiful campus. I’m excited to be on the first ever lacrosse team there and help start a successful lacrosse culture around the Greenville area.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for the season? “We are ranked number 1 in the state as of now and are ranked Nationally for the first time, so anything else but our first State Championship would be a bit of a let down.”
Thank You: “I’d like to thank my parents for supporting me throughout high school both on and off the field. I’d also like to that my teammates and coaches because I wouldn’t be here without them.”
Other schools considered: Bellarmine, Denver, Providence, Navy, W&L, Salisbury