By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/4/14

Duluth East High School (MN) 2016 midfielder Bryce Holak has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Bryce Holak ledger:

High School: Duluth East High School, MN

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Midfield

College Choice: University of Massachusetts-Lowell (ConnectLAX college profile)

Club Affiliations: Minnesota Elite/North Coast Jaxx, Team Minnesota for 2015

Lacrosse Honors: First Team All-State 2014, Black Card Showcase 2014, Baltimore Summer Kickoff All-Star, Chicago Lacrosse Cup All-Star,Island Uprising Fall Showcase All-Star

What will you major in/study? Criminal Justice/Terrorism and Homeland Security Studies

Why did you choose UMasss-Lowell? “I chose this school mostly because the program of study they offered was exactly what I am interested in. Also being so close to Boston will be nice because of the many opportunities the city holds. It will also be a fun experience playing with a new Division I lacrosse team.”

Outlook for 2015 HS season? “We have a lot of very good seniors returning and expect to be very successful. Also coming from being state runner-ups in 2014 we will be going for the state championship in 2015.”

Thank You: “Thank you to my parents, especially my dad, helped me a ton with the recruiting process I experienced. Also my HS coaches Scott Wishart and Alex Rogers helped so much by improving my game.

“Jeff Wright and my club coach, Rob Horn, provided me with some great opportunities and helped me through the process working with me and many other college coaches while being recruited.

“Also a big thanks to a coach that has helped since my middle school days, Michael Vuchetich.”

Other schools considered: Mercer, Stony Brook, Monmouth, Jacksonville

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