By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/7/13
Wilbraham and Monson Academy (MA) sophomore midfielder John Tierney has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Massachusetts.
John Tierney ledger: 
High School: Wilbraham and Monson Academy
Graduation Year: 2015
Position: Midfield
College Choice: University of Massachusetts
Club Affiliations: Next Level (R.I) and NESLL
Major Lacrosse Honors: High School Brine All-American for Team New England (only Freshman on the Team); 45 Goals, 24 Assists in 13 game season; 1st Team All-League; ESPN Prep Showcase Future Star Watchlist Selection; Currently, 3rd All-Time for Goals in a single season at W&M; High School Rookie of the Year; Coaches Award for High School football; Varsity Football Letterman
Academic Honors: Honorable Mention Honor Roll
What will you major in/study? Business or Engineering
Why did you choose UMASS? “Umass has a great business program and Coach (Greg) Cannella is a great Coach and above all a great guy.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for the season? “Wilbraham Monson has a great new Head Coach, Coach Roland (who recruited me) and he has several new recruits and a great new assistant coach, Mike McDonald (A Syracuse alumni player). This year we looked very strong in some pre-season tournaments and expect to have a great season.”
Thank You: “I made some great improvements to my overall game last year thanks to MLL Great Peter Vlahakis and Belacrosse. Pete is a great Coach, a great mentor, and a good friend.”
Other Schools Considered: Harvard, Providence, Fairfield, Bryant, Lehigh, Boston U, Vermont