By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/12/17
Henry Clay (KY) 2018 midfielder Ben Schaeffer has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Swarthmore College.
Ben Schaeffer profile:
High school: Henry Clay High School. Lexington, KY
Position: Attack
Grad year: 2018
College committed to: Swarthmore College
Club team: Commonwealth Kings
Lacrosse honors: 3x KLA state champs. 2x KLA all-state. Brine team Ohio National Honor Society
Expected major: History
Why did you choose Swarthmore? “Swarthmore is an academically prestigious institution, and it will provide the necessary resources to get a good education. Coach (Pat) Gress and Coach (Warren) Danenza were a pleasure to talk to and made me confident in my decision. Also, it’ll be nice to be close to a major city like Philadelphia.
HS team’s 2018 outlook: “We lost some key seniors, but we have a really solid group of guys who are really close. Hopefully we can get another ring.”
Thank You: “Thanks to my mom and dad for taking time off work to travel all over the East Coast. Also, thanks to the Commonwealth Kings and the coaches. Coach Logan Otto was helpful throughout the whole process. Also thanks to Henry Clay Lacrosse and all my teammates, Coach McCoun, Coach Downs, Coach Carozza, Coach Justin Otto, and Coach Stewart. Also special thanks to my twin brother Ian.”
Other schools considered: Centre, Haverford, Kenyon
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