By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/9/12
Exeter (PA) senior midfielder Derek Stump has made a commitment to play Division III lacrosse at Albright College.
Derek Stump ledger:
High School: Exeter, PA
Graduation Year: 2013
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Albright College
Club Affiliation: HEADstrong Blue, Twist Black
Major lacrosse honors, camps: Top 205, 2012 Berks County First Team selection, 2011 Berks County 2nd Team selection, Adidas All-American Selection 2010 & 2011 (Central PA), Philly Showcase 2010, 2011, Fab-40 All-Star selection 2010, HS Team Captain 2012 and 2013 season
Academic honors, service projects: Volunteer for Stuff The Bus, Nick Colleluori Classic
What will you major in/study? Business Administration
Why did you choose the school? “After my overnight visit I knew Albright was the right place for me. Coach (Jake) Plunket is an excellent coach and has been great during the recruiting process, I love the campus and I believe it is the perfect fit for me both academically and athletically.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for next season? “I have high expectations for this upcoming season. I expect us to win the county championship, compete for a district title, and ultimately make states. We return the majority of our starters and I believe we can have the best year that the program has ever had.”
Thank yous: “I’d like to first thank my parents for all of their support and for driving me all over the place to my tournaments. I would also like to thank my HEADstrong coaches (Brian) Neary, (Steve) Layne, and (Ed) DiDonato. Also, I would like to thank my Twist coaches (Jack) Devlin, (Greg) Flego, and (Joe) Serio. All of these coaches have really helped me in different ways these past two summers and I couldn’t thank them enough for everything they have done for me. Lastly, I would like to thank my grandparents and the rest of my family for all of the support they have shown over the years.”
Other schools considered? Roanoke, Lynchburg, Salisbury
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