By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/12/14

Albany Academy (N.Y.) sophomore midfielder Maurice Tessier has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Siena College.

Maurice Tessier ledger:

High School: The Albany Academy (NY)

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Middie

College Choice: Siena College (ConnectLAX college profile)

Club Affiliation: Team United

Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: Orange Crush Showcase, National Invite 175 Summer, National Invite 175 Fall Avon, CT

What will you major in/study? Business, Pre-Law

Why did you choose the school? “After visiting others, I felt the size was right, the area was right, Coach (John) Svec and (Rob) Cross were a big part of the decision. When I first met them, I felt comfortable right away. I knew I could succeed in school and on the field there.”

HS team’s outlook for next season? “Versus last year, we have a team that has a new energy. Three seniors who are all leaders, all committed to D1 programs. I look up to them, they make us all work harder, gel as a team and understand what is needed to succeed. We truly are a ‘Family’ and we are in this together. We can’t wait to make an impact.”

Thank You: “I want to thank Coach Bob Slate (Saugerties) he got me started, my coaches at Academy McIver, Young, Lansin, and Bestle.”

Other schools considered? Vermont, St. John’s, Colgate

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