By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 1/19/13
MacArthur (N.Y.) senior midfielder Brendan Smith has made a commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Limestone College.
Brendan Smith ledger:
High school: Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Long Island, N.Y.
Graduation year: 2013
Position: Midfield
College choice: Limestone College
Club affiliation: Turf Island Oilers
Major lacrosse honors, camps: Academic All-Conference Nassau County, 2012 Brine National All American Team, Top 205 Blue Chip
What will you major in/study: Secondary Math Education, Business
Why did you choose Limestone: “The possibility to compete for a National Championship really appealed to me. The coaches are great and the team has had a lot of success in past years. They also had all the majors I was interested in and I loved the atmosphere in the South.”
Outlook for your high school team: “We are returning a lot of key players and have all the components needed to compete for a county championship. We worked hard in the offseason and I think we will surprise a lot of people this year.”
Thank Yous: “I would like to thank my parents for traveling all over the country with me and helping me pursue my lacrosse career. I would also like to thank all my coaches, including Coach (Chris) Bergersen and Coach (John) Nessler for supporting me over the years.”