By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/25/14
Garden City (N.Y.) 2017 defenseman Philip Puccio has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Bucknell University.
Philip Puccio ledger:
High School: Garden City High School, N.Y.
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Defense
College choice: Bucknell University (ConnectLAX college profile)
Club Affiliations: Team 91, FLG
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: Maverik Showtime, Jake Reed, Philly Showcase, Team Nassau vs. Suffolk, NXT Cup All-Star
Academic honors: First Academic Honors
What will you major in/study? Business/ Management
Why did you choose school? “I am very fortunate to have such an incredible opportunity to play to play high level Division 1 lacrosse at such a prestigious university. I instantly felt comfortable with the coaches and fell in love with Bucknell after visiting the campus.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for next year? “Under the leadership of a very strong returning senior class and some of the best coaching in the country, we are looking forward to a shot at another NY State championship.”
Thank You: “I’d like to thank my parents for all of the time and support they have given me, my high school coaches Steve Finnell & Tom Flatley, and my club coaches Mike Winkoff from FLG & Jim Mule from Team 91
Other schools considered: Air Force, Michigan, Fairfield, Cornell
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