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

Chatham High School (NJ) sophomore attack-midfielder Austin J. Pierce has made a commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Lehigh University.

Austin J. Pierce ledger:

High School: Chatham High School, New Jersey

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Attack/Midfielder

College Choice: Lehigh University (ConnectLAX College profile)

Club Affiliation: Leading Edge Elite

Major lacrosse honors: Lehigh Valley Showcase – All-Star and MVP, Philly Showcase – All-Star, Adrenaline Black Card Showcase, Terrapin Classic Champion

Academic honors, service projects: Honor Roll and an active member of Youth Ministry

What will you major in/study? Undecided/Business

Why did you choose Lehigh? “It offered me the best package that I was looking for academically, socially, and athletically with the lacrosse component.”

What are your thoughts on this past HS lacrosse season/team’s outlook for next season? “Chatham had a successful season last year and we hope to have another this year with a young developing team”.

Thank You: “I would like to thank Coach Moreau and Coach Roy from Leading Edge and Coach Calandra and Coach Glander from Chatham.

“My family helped contribute to making this all possible.”

Other schools considered: Villanova, Richmond, and Vermont

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