By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 5/1/13
Hinsdale Central (IL) junior defenseman Andrew Stockmal has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Virginia Military Institute.
Andrew Stockmal ledger: 
High School: Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale, Illinois
Graduation Year: 2014
Position: Defense
College Choice: Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
Club Affiliation: True Lacrosse Illinois 2014 State Team
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: Hinsdale Central varsity lacrosse as a sophomore (2012), Under Armour Midwest Tryout Top 80, Super Sophs Showcase All-Star, Tournaments in 2012: NSCLA, MVP (tournament champs), UPLAX Summer Shootout, Peak 200, Super Sophs Showcase, UPLAX Fall Shootout, Warrior Diamond Showcase
Academic Honors: Dean’s Honor Roll (freshman year), Honor Roll (sophomore year), Business Professionals of America
What will you major in/study? International Studies
Why did you choose VMI? “I’ve wanted to serve in the military my whole life, and going to VMI gives me an opportunity to do so. I saw myself fitting well within the program. Coach (Brian) Anken’s goals for the team and for seasons to come excited me. I’m also really looking forward to the strict structure, which I see myself benefiting from.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for the season? “We have one of the strongest defenses in the state with myself, Tim Glavin, and Kevin Kiyosaki. Also one of the top goalies in Devon Chenelle. We need to work out some kinks on offense, but we should be pretty successful come playoffs.”
Thank You: “I will forever be in debt to Coaches Tom Wood, Sam Story, and Mike Blouin of True Lacrosse for pushing me to be a better athlete. My parents for being so supportive and my best friend Jack Bush-Joseph (Hinsdale Central 2014 Defenseman) for working out with me when no one else would.”
Other schools considered: Stony Brook, Army
